How to Recognize Deafness in Your Cat
Cats can lose their hearing for many reasons, just like humans do. Deafness can be caused by inflammation or infection, degenerative nerve changes, traumatic injury or certain drugs. Some cats are born deaf. It appears that white cats with blue eyes are particularly prone to congenital deafness. There is also a breed connection; some of the breeds that are at higher risk are white Persians, Ragdolls, Cornish and Devon Rex, Oriental Shorthairs, Manx and Turkish Angora. Deafne
8 Warning Signs Your Dog Is In Pain
The thought of a helpless dog in pain is a scary one. Often times, they’re forced to suffer in silence because they can’t simply tap us on the shoulder and say, “Hey – I’m not feeling so well!” That’s why it’s important to monitor your dog’s day-to-day behavior, stay alert to any changes, and know the top warning signs of pain in dogs. While the following symptoms can mean several different things, they shouldn’t be ignored. If you suspect your pooch is in pain, don’t self-
8 Healthy Herbs and Spices That Are Safe For Your Pup
While you shouldn’t load your dog’s system with an overwhelming amount of herbs and spices, small amounts can be beneficial to their health. You can either add these 8 safe herbs and spices to your dog’s food or mix them into some homemade treats. 8 Herbs and Spices That Are Safe For Your Pup 1) Turmeric Turmeric is a yellow spice that’s often used to flavor Indian cuisine. Along with its blasts of flavor, the powerful spice has been used for its medicinal purposes for cent
14 Reasons Dogs Eat Poop (& How To Stop It)
Okay … so this is probably one of the most disgusting things some fur babies do. Eat poop. I recently got an email from a fellow dog mom telling me that her 13-month-old Shih Tzu/ Lhasa Apso puppy likes to dine on doggy dung. And she’s not alone. While my dogs don’t personally feast on their own feces, I know other dogs who do. It’s actually quite common. In one study, researchers from the University of California, Davis collected internet surveys to learn more about dog copr
Veterinarian Sits In Hot Car To See What It Feels Like For Dogs
We hear the same story over and over—a helpless dog left in a burning hot car with their human nowhere to be seen. Despite lawmakers, judges, and news reporters spreading the word about the potentially deadly situation, dogs across the nation are still left in hot cars every day. One North Carolina veterinarian set out to show pet parents why they shouldn’t use the excuses: "But I left the windows cracked open” or “I’ll only be a few minutes.” The Experiment Dr. Ernie Ward
