How to Give Activated Charcoal if Your Dog Eats Something Poisonous (Toxic)
If you suspect your pet has ingested a poison or something toxic, the first thing you need to do is call your veterinarian or veterinary emergency hospital. This video shows one method of giving activated charcoal to a dog. Activated charcoal adsorbs a chemical or toxicant and facilitates its excretion via the feces. It basically […]
Spreading – Canine Influenza | New Dog Flu Strain
Last year, the dog flu hit Chicago with a vengeance. A new strain of dog flu has been spreading in the United States with the main area of concern at this time is in the West. One recent case has occurred in Montana. Also the Washington State Health Department is warning pet owners about the possible […]
Heartworms and Heartworm Disease in Dogs and Cats
Heartworms Can Cause Serious Disease that can be Fatal for Pets Heartworm disease is a serious and possibly deadly disease that affects pet cats and dogs in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Heartworm disease is caused by foot-long worms known as heartworms, that find a place in the heart, lungs and blood […]
Pet Allergies | What You Need to Know
Allergies in Pets by Roy T Faulkner DVM, MS It’s not easy for pet owners to know that their pet cat or dogs has an allergy, because pets exhibit different reactions to the things that we are allergic to. For instance – a pet may have a different allergic reaction to grass pollen. While grass […]
Reasons a Pet is a Benefit for Kids in a Family
Having a pet in a house with children has the tendency to finish that family. The human animal bond within the house will certainly support and grow, thus supplying significant positive family dynamics, especially for the youngsters. For many, having a pet in the house completes the mental image of their family. Let us not […]
Dental Care and Cleaning | Tampa FL 33604 – Oak Tree Animal Hospital
Both Cats and Dogs Need Good Dental Care to Stay Healthy In the United States, February of each year has been designated as Pet Dental Health Month, to remind pet owners of just how important dog dental care or cat dental care is. Let’s talk about why you should be deeply concerned about your pet […]
Ebola | As A Pet Owner – Should You Be Concerned?
Ebola is all over the news. A dog was euthanized in Spain because the owner came down with Ebola. This has created a controversy. The bottom line is we don’t really have enough facts and research to really make an educated decision. It would have been nice to have quarantined the dog so we could […]
What Can Be Done About Cat Box Accidents
There’s probably nothing extra frustrating to a cat owner than litter box accidents. In reality, habitual litter field accidents are the primary reason why cat house owners give their cats as much as animal shelters. When your cat refuses to make use of the litter box, there may be often an underlying reason. Earlier than […]
Too Many Dog Bites! 10 Things You Need to Know to Prevent
Hey, did you know there was a National Dog Bite Prevention Week? Yep, the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (AVMA) National Dog Bite Prevention Week in 2014 is from May 18th until the 24th of May and the pont as usual will be on teaching people about dog bite prevention. Well, the vast majority of these […]
Easy Dog Training Tips to Help Improve a Dog’s Behavior
Easy Dog Training Steps There are numerous benefits to teaching your pet dog. Having fewer behavioral problems because your dog will be developing improved manners. This will in addition will offer you a more rewarding relationship with your buddy. Your pet will connect better with other people and youngsters. You will have the ability to […]