.: Pet Health Care

Difficult Delivery of Pups, Called Dystocia and Knowing When To Call The Vet WHELPING and DYSTOCIA: When to call the veterinarian… Dystocia in dogs, which means an abnormally difficult whelping, can have serious implications for the … Read More

Ferret Vet Tips By Matthew Humphries Upper Respiratory Infections and Influenza Ferrets are very susceptible to problems that are related to stress and introduction to a new environment. They are prone to upper respiratory infections and … Read More

Caring For Your Dog’s Neck and Spine: Dog Collar Issues By Rose Smith On one of my visits to my chiropractor, he suggested I pick up the book The Well Adjusted Dog by Dr. Daniel Kamen. … Read More

Sadly, many breeders you will run across on the internet will offer their puppies to be picked up anytime after 5 weeks of age. These breeders are not looking out for you, not looking out for … Read More

Taking Care Of Pets! By Tia Jackson Pets are just like people. Yes, they may have fur and a tail but they still need the quality of life that we all enjoy. If you can not … Read More

Hypothyroidism: A Case of Hypothyroid Disease in the Dog at ThePetCenter.com HYPOTHYROIDISM IN THE DOG Hypothyroidism in the dog, where the thyroid gland is not secreting normal amounts of thyroid hormone, is the most common endocrine … Read More

Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats at ThePetCenter. Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats J. Kris Hankison, DVM Stevens Point, WI Hyperthyroid disease in cats is common and is usually discovered in older cats that lose weight but yet eat … Read More

What Is Equine Natural Health? By Emmanuel Aubrey When you have a pet, you know that you have to do the best you can to take care of its needs. You want to give it the … Read More

Does Your Dog Have Bad Breath? By Lee Dobbins Your cute little pooch is the joy of your life, you love to be around him…. Until you get too close! Bad breath in dogs can be … Read More

Dog Pregnancy Tips By Charles Edwin Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper mate is found to the point that the puppies are born, it is crucial to take careful steps to … Read More

Periodic Newsletter from The IAMS Company: From: “Eukanuba Cat” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: When It Comes To Litter, Think Inside The Box Helping Eliminate Those Elimination Problems Cats are territorial by nature, which can pose … Read More

Periodic Newsletter Received from The IAMS Company: From: “Iams Dog” To: hart (at) petlvr.com Subject: Like Fine Wine, Your Senior Dog Mellows With Age Older Dogs Offer The Best Of Both Worlds Imagine adopting a dog … Read More

The Veterinary Laboratory at ThePetCenter.com The Laboratory ThePetCheckupâ„¢ Find out about this unique in-home health test kit for dogs and cats that just may revolutionize pet health care awareness! The laboratory is where the real detective … Read More

What You Need to Know During the First 2 Weeks of Your Newborn Puppy Litter By Johannes Nefischer Did you know that all of your puppy’s behavioral patterns will be developed during the first three months … Read More

5 Myths About Neutering By Johannes Nefischer Many male dog owners are reluctant to get their pets neutered. They have reasons that are, ironically enough, not due to the operating and surgical procedure of neutering, but … Read More

Dog Emergencies – 3 Tips to Help You Save Your Dog’s Life by Linda Boye Dogs can also suffer injuries or get sick from a number of diseases, and it can happen at times when a … Read More

Turtle Care Advice for Colds By Ispas Marin Let’s talk a little about colds. Any living animal can catch a cold. The same thing can happen to your beloved turtle pet. If this happens to your … Read More

Hematoma In A Dog’s Ear (Pinna) and How The Surgery Is Done In ThePetCenter.com Aural Hematoma… A Blood Filled Pocket A hematoma is any abnormal blood filled space. An Aural Hematoma is a collection of blood … Read More

10 Essential Pregnant Cat Care Tips By Marc De Jong 1. Keep your pregnant cat indoors. Don’t expose an expecting kitty to danger. But there are more reasons. Some queens go into heat even during pregnancy. … Read More

No Eyes to See By Ena Clewes I had a cat for many years who became my faithful companion. Unfortunately, he passed away after 18 years, and I was devastated. I vowed that I would never … Read More

Show You Care — Neuter Your Cat By Ron King The hordes of homeless and feral cats everywhere are growing by leaps and bounds, and finally people are beginning to wake up to the necessity of … Read More

Maintaining a Healthy Dog By Sue Holsinger Keeping your four-legged friend healthy takes a combination of management techniques. Genetics, diet, exercise and veterinary care are factors that contribute to health and longevity in dogs. While it … Read More

How To Determine The Sex Of a Kitten Now that you are about to pick out a kitten from the shelter you will surely want to know what sex it is. I have seen many tiny … Read More

Health Problems In Cats By Ron King It may come as a surprise, if you’re a new cat owner, that many health problems may befall your feline friend. Some problems are easily preventable, while others are … Read More

5 Great Tips for Feeding a Happy and Healthy Dog! By Paul Duxbury Do you really know all there is to know about your canine companion’s nutritional needs? Many pet owners think they’re doing what’s best … Read More

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Stop the Itchy Fleas! By Disney Pieces “No, your dog is not pregnant but she has fleas”, said the vet. “Excuse me?” (She lifts up the dog’s tail) “You see all these fleas” I was stunned. … Read More

Protect Your Cat With Vaccinations By Ron King If you want to enjoy the companionship of a healthy and happy cat, 1 of the most important things you can do is to safeguard its health. Vaccinations … Read More

Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Constipation in the Dog and Cat at ThePetCenter.com Colitis in the Dog and Cat Sometimes also called… IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) SBS (Spastic Bowel Syndrome) IBS (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome) Lymphocytic-plasmacytic Inflammatory … Read More

Has the Obesity Epidemic Reached America’s Pets? By Grant Carroll Many Americans today live with being overweight or obese, and recent studies show that America’s pets are now suffering from these problems as well. Obesity became … Read More

Kids and Pets – Harmony on Both Ends of the Leash By Jill L. Ferguson According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, 65 million dogs and more than 77 million cats currently reside in U.S. … Read More

How To Choose A VET For your Dog by Ray Coleiro How to choose a vet for your dog! When one takes a moment to think about it — perhaps the most difficult and agonizing decision … Read More

Goldens and Black Labrador Retrievers, Today I fell into a trap that I should never have allowed myself to get into. I actually trusted my dog, my Nikki, a 3 year golden retriever. Nikki is an … Read More