Health & Care How To Guides, Tips & Instructions
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How to Get Rid of Fleas Now
by MKayo in > Health & Care
The best way to control fleas is to prevent them. It's much easier than trying to get on top of an infestation. Article contains step-by-step instructions on how to get rid of fleas once and for all.
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Keep your pets safe in the winter
by TeresaFarmer in > Health & Care
The cold winter months can really take a toll on our animals. Some animals can take the cold better than some. Especially if you have a new animal and don't know for sure how it can handle the cold, take special precautions with them. They really don't know how to care for themselves. Some can actually die from the cold.
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How A Stun Bolt Gun is Used for Stunning Animals Before Slaughter
by MixtapeChick in > Health & Care
One of the most controversial subjects in the United States, with attacks from PETA and the like: slaughterhouse etiquette. The Captive Bolt Stunning technique is the fastest, and most humane method. It has been recommended by Humane Animal Slaughter advocate, and livestock industry consultant Dr. Temple Grandin, Ph.D, as long as it's done correctly.
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What are Some of the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke and Seizure in my Dog or Cat
by susieq450 in > Health & Care
When we have pets we always but always want what is the best for them. We can't always protect them in every situation but we do our best to provide them the best home and healthy lifestyle. We need to ways be cautious to their safety and well being.
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Litter Training Your Chinchilla
by Becca1962 in > Health & Care
You will want to use the same litter box outside the cage to train the chinchilla to use the box when they are playing outside of the cage.
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How to Get Rid of Fleas in the Home
by MarleneWalters in > Health & Care
Need some tips on how to get rid of those pesky critters? Read on.
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Your Chinchilla and other Household Pets.
by Becca1962 in > Health & Care
Chinchillas have very sensitive stomachs and you should make sure that your Chinchilla does not get into another pet’s food. The Chinchilla does not know that the cat’s food is not part of its diet and keeping your Chinchilla out of other pet’s food dishes is part of Chinchilla proofing your home.
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Care for Your Baby Ferret
by Becca1962 in > Health & Care
An eight weeks of age you can neuter your male ferret to keep from having unwanted off spring
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The Health Benefits of Vegetables for Dogs
by Kristie.Leong.M.D in > Health & Care
Vegetables are healthy for humans, but what about dogs? Discover the amazing health benefits of vegetables for dogs.
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How to Save Money on Vet Bills
by chefpete41 in > Health & Care
Pet owners know too well, that veterinary bills can be expensive over time, so its important to save money, where and when we can.
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Homemade Ferret Cage: How I Built It Using Recycled Materials
by thestickman in > Health & Care
Using the under-grating of a discarded produce case, I built a homemade ferret enclosure. Some simple tools and supplies, and my ferret "Trouble" would ave a multi-level home that would last for years.
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Prednisolone - Inflammation Medicine for Cats & Dogs - Info for the Owner
by Hellcat in > Health & Care
Sometimes you get medicine from the Vet for your pet although you're never really sure what it is or what it does. Well, here's some information for Prednisolone, an anti-imflammation medicine usually used on cats and dogs.
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What to do if your dog gets hit by a car
by LissaK in > Health & Care
On the list of things pet parents would never ever want to happen to their beloved pouch, getting hit by a car definitely has to be at the top. With this article, I hope to share my experience with all you pet parents out there should you ever be faced with a horrific situation like this (God forbid).
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Foods and Substances Not to Give your Dog
by CharleneCollins in > Health & Care
Many of us, who are dog lovers, like to give our dogs treats. Dogs will often beg for whatever food you are eating. It would be safer to restrict your dog to dog food and dog treats if you don't know the effect the food will have on your pet. Even if the food doesn't kill your dog,
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How to feed your dog a healthier and less expensive diet
by mommyhen42 in > Health & Care
With all the pet food recalls and continuing problems over dangerous ingredients being used in our pets/dogs food, changing their diet to a more natural one seems to make sense. Statistics say that 100% of dogs fed commercial diets need dental care by age 2 and 80% of dogs fed a commercial diet develop cancer! Time for a change!
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How to Trim Hooves on a Sheep or Goat
by BePositive in > Health & Care
Goats and sheep need their hooves trimmed yearly as a preventative measure against hoof rot or other lameness problems. Save money by learning how to do it yourself!
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Canine Hypothyroidism: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
by vect0r in > Health & Care
Hypothyroidism (or low thyroid) is something that affects hundreds of thousands of dogs. Being able to recognize this common disease is essential for every dog owner.
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Very Healthy Rat Food Recipe
by EvisT in > Health & Care
A recipe to mix up a well balanced diet for your rats
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First aid for cats
by adimarcris in > Health & Care
What things to do when your pet have serious injury
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Removing Ticks from Your Dog
by KrisCalhoun in > Health & Care
It can be difficult, not to mention dangerous, to remove ticks from a dog. Here are a few tips to make the process easier and safer for both you and your dog.
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Prednisolone - Inflammation Medicine for Cats & Dogs - Info for the Owner
by Hellcat in > Health & Care
Sometimes you get medicine from the Vet for your pet although you're never really sure what it is or what it does. Well, here's some information for Prednisolone, an anti-imflammation medicine usually used on cats and dogs.
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First aid for cats
by adimarcris in > Health & Care
What things to do when your pet have serious injury
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Seizure Disorders in Pets
by espiritu in > Health & Care
If in fact it is a seizure disorder that the pet is diagnosed with, there is treatment available. Veterinarians prescribe anti-seizure medications like Diazepam, Phenobarbital, Primidone, and Potassium Bromide. But with all medications there are side effects, so some pet owners try natural treatments like changing their pet's diet and activity level.
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Yes, Chocolate Tastes Good, but it is Very Toxic to Dogs!
by CharleneCollins in > Health & Care
In a previous article I mentioned several foods and substances that are unsafe to allow your dog to eat. Dogs don't always know what is not good for them.
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Foods and Substances Not to Give your Dog
by CharleneCollins in > Health & Care
Many of us, who are dog lovers, like to give our dogs treats. Dogs will often beg for whatever food you are eating. It would be safer to restrict your dog to dog food and dog treats if you don't know the effect the food will have on your pet. Even if the food doesn't kill your dog,
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Care: puppies
by QuaReack in > Health & Care
How to Care puppies? If your dog expectingm, this is information is for you about puppy care.
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Pets Get Stressed, Too
by Orrymain in > Health & Care
This article discusses pets and stress and suggest signs to look for.
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In Home Pet Euthanasia
by RhiannonCKnight in > Health & Care
In home pet euthanasia is a dignified and viable option for your pet that reduces the physical stress associated with a trip to the veterinarian.
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When it's Time to Say Good-bye to a Pet
by Leafygreens in > Health & Care
Thoughts and advice about the pain of having to lose a beloved pet. Pet owners like me will understand that the pain of losing a dear animal friend can be difficult, but there is help.
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Is Your Pet on Drugs? Why They Need Milk Thistle, Too!
by terraken in > Health & Care
How Milk Thistle can help your pet when he is on medications...and actually help the medications to work more effectively! This is also a great herb that promotes healthy and balanced liver function.
