Feb 28, 2009
Dogs Coughing
In dogs, coughing is often caused by infectious tracheobronchitis, or kennel cough. Cats often cough in an attempt to expel a hair ball. Other more serious causes of coughing are pneumonia, abnormalities of the trachea (windpipe), heart disease, allergies, parasites and cancer. Coughing should always be checked by your veterinarian as soon as possible, especially when it’s accompanied by labored... read more
Feb 28, 2009
Dogs with Fever
Fever in Dogs When your pet has fever, it is inactive and has a poor appetite and a ‘dull’ look in its eyes. Note that your dog’s nose is not a good indicator, contrary to popular belief. Feverish dogs may have either a cool, wet nose or a warm, dry one. To take your pet’s temperature, put a dab of petroleum jelly or lubricating jelly on the tip of a rectal or digital thermometer... read more
Feb 28, 2009
Essential Oil Treatment
Essential oils for flea, tick and heartworm prevention Essential oils are complex compounds, which makes them very effective in combating anything that is also natural in nature, such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and worms. Unlike synthetic medicine, essential oils work with the body rather than against it. Because of this, essential oils can be more effective at fighting naturally occurring pests. One... read more
Feb 28, 2009
Pain in Dogs
Signs of dogs pain The early signs of pain are subtle. Dogs pain include limping, reluctant to move, squinting or pawing at the eyes, crying out or whining or even snapping when touched. Common signs of dogs in pain Changes in dog personality, such as normally quiet dog become aggressive and vice versa Whining or whimpering, especially when a painful area is touched or the dog in pain is forced to... read more
Feb 28, 2009
Dog’s Ticks
Dogs’ Ticks There are over 200 species of ticks found worldwide. The brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is the common tick that is found. The presence of ticks is extremely annoying to both pets and their owners. Ticks are not insects but arachnids, like mites, spiders and scorpions. The tick has harpoon like barbs at its mouth to sink into the host’s skin for feeding. This can cause... read more
