High Blood Pressure in Cats – Feline Hypertension – Pet tip 238

Although any cat can suffer from high blood pressure (hypertension) it is most commonly seen in middle aged or senior cats. In case we have forgotten what blood pressure means, blood pressure refers to the force (pressure) of circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels; the higher the force, the greater the amount of stress that’s put on the heart to move the blood. This can cause the heart muscles to enlarge, get thicker, and weaken thereby reducing life expectancy. It’s one of the vital signs used to measure the overall health of many animals including humans.

Dogs and Tapeworms – Pet tip 163

The simplified tapeworm story is that tapeworms are parasites that live in your dog’s intestine and they usually get into your dog’s intestine by way of ingested fleas. The flea itself is the host and is necessary for your dog …

Pet Degus

Degus have not been on the pet scene for long, but people are falling in love with these affectionate, sociable little animals. Degus come from the foothills of the Andes in South America and were imported into North America in …

Signs of Illness and Observing Behaviour – Pet tip 177

As pet lovers one of the most stressful things that we go through with our pets is when they fall ill. Due to the fact that pets can’t tell us when they are feeling ill, it is up to us …

Giving Medication to Pets

Your dog is sick – your cat is sick and you have to give your pet medication.

How do you give a pill to a cat or dog?

Pets will tend to resist being handled with force more than actually …

10 tips on being a great pet owner – Pet tip 155

Our pets are amazing additions to our lives and they enrich us in so many important ways. It is common knowledge that pets reduce human blood pressure, can help with depression and can even make us live longer. People that …

Zoonosis in Exotic Pets

You most likely already know that humans can catch diseases from wild animals. You’ve probably also given thought to the diseases that we can get through our interactions with pets. However, if you own, or are thinking about owning, an …

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The link below is where Pets.ca visitors can register for free to use the pet forum and create free web-pages for their pets. You only need to register once to get access to everything. If you are already a member …

Music and cats and dogs – Pet tip 129

Sound can have a stunning effect on the brain. Specific types of sound can create brain waves that make us concentrate and relax. Music composed by Bach and Mozart, among others, often possess the ability to achieve this favourable state. …

General Care for Pets

General pet care

To most people, a companion dog or cat is considered as much a family member as a child. The health of a pet then is of utmost importance to its owner. Illness can be stressful for both …