3 Preparation Tips Before You Have Your Puppy Litter Vaccinated

If you're the proud parent of a litter of puppies, then you get multiple bundles of joy. Your puppies aren't just a source of fun, and as their new human parent, you have some responsibilities here too. For example, you need to start your animals on a vaccination schedule and organise a health check for them all. Getting one dog to the vet can be a chore; handling a littler of puppies can be more complicated. [Read More]

Grooming an Obese Dog

Nobody wants to listen to their children being criticised. Whether they're your actual children or children of the furry, four-legged variety, it's easy to become defensive. And yet, there's such a thing as constructive criticism. Whether it's said bluntly or tactfully, when your vet tells you that your dog is obese, it should certainly be taken as constructive criticism. You'll take the necessary recommended steps to help your dog lose a few kilos, whether that's extra exercise, a change (or reduction) in diet, banning snacks between meals, or more likely, all of the above. [Read More]

3 Signs Your Cat May Have Gum Disease

Cat teeth aren't that different to human teeth in some ways. They are often prone to the same kinds of problems. For example, some cats have issues with gum disease. Left untreated, this can also go on to give them problems with their teeth. While your cat can't tell you about its dental problems and you may not feel safe prodding around inside its mouth, there are some signs you can look out for. [Read More]

Is Your Dog a Good Candidate for Stem Cell Therapy?

Stem cell therapy is starting to become more and more common when it comes to treating different diseases in dogs. If your dog suffers from joint problems, stem cell therapy could be an option for you. Stem cell therapy can be used to cure many different issues your dog might have in its joints, like hip dysplasia. If you want to know if your dog with hip dysplasia might be a candidate for stem cell therapy, there are a few things you might want to know. [Read More]