Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes affects pets as well as humans and up to one in 200 mature dogs may have the disease. The incidence in cats is thought to be of the same order, although more difficult to gauge due to the free...
View ArticleWhich Flea Treatment
There is a bewildering number of flea treatments available these days from flea traps through to expensive POM products that can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon.
View ArticleNutrition for Dogs
In the present era family needs continue to demand an ever changing and socially acceptable lifestyle. Economic prosperity and busy work environment leave little time for family members to interact...
View ArticlePuppy care
Choose The Right Breed For Your Family Choose The Right Breed For Your Family When looking for a new puppy, consider both your family’s needs and the needs of the breeds that you like. Dog breeds can...
View ArticlePeriodontal disease
'Periodontal' comes from two Greek words that mean 'around the tooth.' It is a series of changes that are associated with the inflammation and loss of the deep supporting structures of teeth including...
View ArticleYour new kitten - A guide to its care
Introduction New pet owners seem to get swamped with conflicting advice from various quarters. My suggestion is common sense and moderation are two items that should be top of the list. The rest is...
View ArticlePets and Diwali
It’s common for pets to be frightened of firecrackers or other loud sounds around Diwali time. These types of fears may develop even though your pet has no previous traumatic experiences associated...
View ArticleDental disease
Dental disease It is caused by food particles and bacteria collecting along the gumline to form plaque. If plaque is not removed, minerals in the saliva combine with the plaque and form tartar (or...
View ArticleIntestinal Worms in Dogs
Dogs (and cats) are victims of several internal parasites frequently referred to as worms. The most common are the roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms. Of these four only two are commonly...
View ArticleSIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD SUPPLEMENTS FOR PETS
Many people take dietary supplements or vitamins. And increasingly, they’re likely to give them to their pets, too. It is, however, not suitable to use supplements meant for humans in dogs as the...
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