Monthly Archives: April 2010
Why do dogs bite themselves?
| April 22, 2010 | Posted by admin under Nutrecare pet health articles |
All dogs certainly bite themselves from time to time as a way of coping with their itching problems. When this biting habit becomes excessive then certainly there is something wrong with your dog most especially when biting already becomes harmfull. The excessive biting may also lead to rash development but most often this may bring about to the occurrence of painful sores. When this problem continues, hairless swelling will appear (lick granuloma). Immediate vet attention is needed for your pet dog when this happens. To read the rest of this article visit http://www.nutrecare.co.uk/Product-2262/Dog-Health—signs-of-ill-health/Why-do-dogs-bite-themselves Share on FacebookTweet more
Separation anxiety in dogs
| April 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Dog health |
Separation anxiety in dogs, is there anything that can help? No matter how well you treat your dog, or how obedient and affection he or she is when you are there, separation anxiety may still be a problem. Separation anxiety manifests itself in many different ways. Some dogs tear up papers, chew furniture, soil the carpet, howl and/or cry. Exactly what happens will vary from dog to dog…but one thing is for sure, the dog has a problem when left alone. Not all dogs suffer from the problem and there are products available to help and procedures that the owner… more
Dermatitis In Dogs: What Can I Do?
| April 20, 2010 | Posted by admin under Pet health |
There are an array of diseases that affect pet health. Some of them can cause a dog minor to severe discomfort and others can cause the demise of a loved pet. Depending on the disease you also will have a variety of treatments to choose from. The same holds true with the treatment of dermatitis in a dog. All dogs can have skin conditions that are often referred to as dermatitis. The severity of the dermatitis can depend on the cause for it as well as the length of time it has gone untreated. Some of the most common causes… more
A sensitive issue
| April 13, 2010 | Posted by admin under Dog food, Dog health |
Sensitive stomachs and food allergies are not exclusive to humans; in fact cats and dogs can suffer too. There are many signs that can show that a cat or a dog has a sensitivity to food. These include vomiting, regurgitation, flatulence, problems with stools and general weakness. If these symptoms are observed then veterinary advice should be sought to make sure that the correct diagnosis has been reached. For those pets who do have sensitive digestive systems or suffer from allergies there are a variety of options available to the pet owner to try and relieve the problem. One of… more
Hairballs in cats
| April 12, 2010 | Posted by admin under Cat health |
Why do cats get hairballs? Hairballs are not uncommon in cats but few people know of the potential dangers to the cat’s health that these can cause. As anyone with cats will know, they like to groom themselves regularly and rather vigorously using their rough tongue. This acts like a brush removing dead and weak hairs and these then pass into the cat’s stomach. Will hairballs harm my cat? In small quantities, the cat’s body can process hair through the digestive system but, if this cannot happen then vomiting is the only other option. Cats with longer coats seem to… more
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