If you are a dog owner, you no doubt feel that your pooch is a part of the family and not just a pet. For this reason, it's important to keep abreast of all of your dog's health problems. Something that can occur regularly with dogs is watery eyes. If you notice that your dog's are eyes are red and watery, that he is pawing at his eyes, or that there is a build-up of gunky residue around his eyes, this could mean a number of things, and it's wise to take your pet to your local vet to have the issue taken care of.
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- Older cats often show subtle symptoms of heart problems that can go unnoticed until the problem is serious and potentially life threatening. So what causes heart failure in cats, what signs and symptoms should you look out for and what can your vet do to help? Read on for more information. What is heart failure in cats and what causes it? The term heart failure refers to any condition that prevents the cat's heart from working efficiently and pumping sufficient blood to the organs and tissues of the body.
- If you have a cat that is losing large amounts of fur, it can be quite worrying. Here are some reasons that cats lose fur. Seasonal moulting As summer approaches, cats naturally shed fur to help them deal with the increasing heat. The amount of fur each cat sheds depends on its natural coat, but for long haired cats especially, it can appear to be a large volume of fur being lost.
- For many pet owners, pets are like family and so they want what's best for their playful companions. Whether you want to take your pet to the vet for routine checkup or because you think there's something is wrong with it, you should select a good clinic. Here are some essential tips to help you plan ahead and pick prudently. Begin with seeking recommendations While you can always go online and research a vet clinic, seeking recommendations from pet care professionals like pet sitters, groomers, and trainers or from a family member, friend or neighbour who has pets can be a great starting point.
- There are plenty of reasons to get a second cat, but, unfortunately, there are also plenty of ways to mess up their all-important first meeting. Some owners find that just putting them together and letting them work things out naturally will be fine, but it's worth remembering that these are territorial animals that might not react perfectly to either having a new cat introduced to their domain or being put into an environment where another cat already rules the roost.