After my sister had to go away for an assignment in her job, I was left with no other choice but to take in her pet cat. I don’t usually keep pets in my home specifically because I do not have the time to take good care of them. I also have a busy life [...]

People who have gone this way before know that deciding to take care of a pet brings with it many issues. The more serious of these issues are medical matters. Pet medical questions arise as soon as the puppies are born. Vaccinations, parasite control or bowel irritation may sound easy to many. But it can [...]

Taking care of our pets can get quite expensive. While we all agree that there is no price big enough to pay for the companionship and unconditional love that a pet provides, it is also true that pet care can be very draining on the pocket. Pet health care advice coming from a veterinarian is [...]

When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. The reason for this is that I simply love dogs. I never became a veterinarian but I maintained my passion for dogs. I have three dogs of different breeds and I always take them regularly to the vet for their checkups. I supply my vet [...]

There is a system of therapy in humans based on the concept that disease can be treated with drugs in minuscule doses that are capable of producing the same symptoms in healthy people as the disease itself. This system of therapy called homeopathy is based on the belief that symptoms are the body’s way of [...]

We come from a family of dog lovers. Throughout my lifetime we had numerous dogs of all shapes and sizes. We started with a dachshund back in the 70’s and went thru a German Shepard phase that went well in the 90’s. We had shitshu, Rottweilers, Dobermans, English bulldogs and Mastiffs. Now, we have a [...]

It is a dog owner’s responsibility to provide his pet with a properly balanced diet every day. This could be a tall order, considering that there are some fifty nutrients that are now considered essential for dogs. Proteins (meat, fish, and eggs), fiber (green vegetables), fats (plant and animal), minerals, and vitamins must be included [...]

Dogs make great pets. Most people don’t realize that taking care of one can be a financial burden. Besides the vaccination and booster shots, there are many expenses that may surprise you. There are accidents, spaying or neutering and sometimes accidental poisoning. To cap your expenses get dog insurance.
Dog insurance will be a [...]

We’re far better off than our pets. We can complain when we feel some pain or discomforts. This is the reason why we shouldn’t ignore it when we see dog skin rash. It can be caused by atopy, environmental or food allergies or parasites like fleas, ticks, lice and worms. They are often manifested as [...]

Health care for pets can be expensive. A visit to a veterinarian for a single medical treatment can be a burden. For this reason, getting health insurance for pets can be advantageous. You pay a reasonable premium and get discounts for all the medical procedures that your pet will need. This will be especially useful [...]