How to Control Bad Breath in Pets: Tips & Tricks
There’s nothing fun about getting a slobbery wet kiss from a dog or a cat with bad breath! Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is generally caused by excessive build-up of odor -producing bacteria inside your pet’s mouth, lungs, or even gut. While most cases of bad breath can be traced back to poor
How to Clean Your Pet’s Teeth
Per their dentist’s recommendation, most people brush their teeth twice a day and floss once a day. Practicing regular at-home care and routinely visiting an oral health professional can help prevent bad breath, tooth decay and gum disease. Having good oral hygiene practices is also essential for helping
Bringing Dog Vision in Focus
Veterinary ophthalmologists are often asked, “How well do animals see?” Visual function involves a combination of many factors, including: the field of view, depth perception, acuity, perception of motion, and color differentiation. All of these functions must then be integrated by the brain to produce
5 Ways to Protect Your Dog’s Hearing
The acuity of your family dog’s hearing far surpasses that of humans. Hearing is a critical sense to dogs, and when diminished, will increase dependency on the sense of smell. When a dog hears something, he can hear it without moving his head. Many muscles surrounding the ears help dogs get premium sound
Does Your Young Dog or Puppy Have Pain or Lameness?
Young puppies are expected to be full of life and energy. They are enthusiastic about playtime, walks and exercise. Puppies will often follow you wherever you go, can disrupt your nap or quiet time in their excitement to show you something new, and be always ready for playtime and fun. When puppies and
How to Prevent Motion Sickness in Pets
Does your pet suffer from motion sickness? Find out how to treat the problem.
Managing Your Pet’s Arthritis
Painful arthritis makes walking and jumping difficult for pets. Luckily, you can do a few things to relieve your pet’s pain.
What Your Pet’s Stools Say About Their Health
Want to know if your pet is healthy? Take a look at his or her stools.
Reducing the Spread of Disease When You Have Multiple Pets
Do your pets do everything together, including sharing illnesses? These tips will help reduce the transmission of viruses and diseases.
Your Big Dog May Be More Likely to Develop These Health Problems
Big dogs can have equally big health problems. Find out what conditions and diseases typically affect larger dogs.