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Cat, Dog August, 15 2022

Decontamination of a Poisoned Patient

In veterinary medicine, the primary treatment for exposure to a toxic substance is decontamination. The purpose of decontamination is to prevent further absorption and to remove the toxic substance from the animal's body. In most exposures, there is only a...
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Cat, Dog August, 13 2022

Vaccine Reactions

Vaccination is the best way to protect your pet from infectious diseases. The principle of vaccination is to administer to the animal a small dose of disease-causing organisms (viruses or bacteria) that have been either "killed" or modified. This will...
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Dog August, 10 2022

Kennel Cough

What is kennel cough? Kennel cough in dogs is very similar to the common cold in humans; it’s an infection of the upper respiratory tract. The main symptom is a dry, hacking cough that produces phlegm. This disease is highly...
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Exotics July, 28 2022

Ferret Vaccination

Distemper is a fatal disease in ferrets. Several animals can carry the virus (dog, fox, raccoon, skunk, etc.) and transmit it to ferrets through nasal/oral secretions, urine, stools and even by direct contact with the skin. Symptoms associated with the...
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Cat, Dog July, 24 2022

Does Your Pet Suffer from Itching?

Your pet scratches, chews and licks himself all the time? Canine and feline itching is often a symptom of an allergy. But an allergy to what? That is the question… If you notice signs of intense itching, better consult your...
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Dog July, 20 2022

Why is it Important to Take Obedience Classes With Your Dog?

Why should you follow a group obedience course with your dog when we can train him yourself? The major causes of disobedience in your dog are misunderstanding, confusion, lack of reinforcement and inconsistency. In a group class, you are taught...
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Cat, Dog July, 17 2022

Common Foods That Are Toxic for Your Cats and Dogs

Chocolate is probably the best known of toxic foods - its toxicity comes from an alkaloid called theobromine. This substance is toxic in cats and dogs with a dose of 100-150 mg / kg; the darker the chocolate, the richer...
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Cat, Dog July, 14 2022

The Brachicephalic Symdrome

This congenital and hereditary problem develops in brachycephalic dogs, that is, dogs that have a larger head and a flattened muzzle. The breeds most at risk are therefore the Bulldog, Pug, Pekingese, Boxer, Boston Terrier, Shar Pei, some Shih Tzu...
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