When to Bring Your New Pet to the Pet Clinic

Whether it is a dog, a bunny, or a cat, there are many factors to take into consideration before bringing a new pet home. Aside from daily necessities such as food and grooming tools, new pet owners must equip themselves with the knowledge about their pet’s health in order to provide them with a happyContinue reading “When to Bring Your New Pet to the Pet Clinic”

Benefits of Pet Sterilization and When to Get it Done

Many pet owners are unaware about the importance and benefits of sterilizing their pet. If you are a new pet owner looking for more information on pet sterilization, then you are in the right place. What is Sterilization? Pet sterilization is a surgical procedure that is commonly performed on both male and femaleContinue reading “Benefits of Pet Sterilization and When to Get it Done”

What to Expect at Regular Vet Visits

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet’s overall health. Regular visits to the vet clinic (once a year for pets between one and eight years old and every six months for older pets) are essential for keeping track of your pet’s growth and development. Learn more about what to expect at yourContinue reading “What to Expect at Regular Vet Visits”

What You Need to Know About Dog Vaccination and Titer Tests

Vaccinations protect humans from infectious diseases. Similarly, dog vaccinations also provide dogs with immunity from illnesses such as canine parvovirus, distemper virus, rabies, and more. Therefore, it is important for dogs to be routinely vaccinated to maintain good overall health. However, while vaccines prevent them from falling sick, unnecessary shots can still pose a healthContinue reading “What You Need to Know About Dog Vaccination and Titer Tests”

How to Take Better Care of Your Pet’s Dental Health

Your pet’s oral health is extremely important as the buildup of plaque can lead to dental disease. It hardens into tartar that can spread from above the gum line to under it, resulting in pain, discomfort, and a lower quality of life. Dental plaque may even cause bacteremia—the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream—which canContinue reading “How to Take Better Care of Your Pet’s Dental Health”

Conditions in Cats and Dogs that Require Immediate Medical Attention

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet’s overall wellbeing. Our pets have significantly shorter lifespans, so they age quickly and may experience more health issues. Some of these problems can be minor or life threatening. Cats and dogs cannot verbally communicate their feelings so it takes vigilance and plenty of observationContinue reading “Conditions in Cats and Dogs that Require Immediate Medical Attention”

Recognising Anal Gland Problems in Dogs

Notice your dog scooting (rubbing) his bottom against the floor or licking the area a lot more than usual? It could be an indication of an anal sac problem requiring anal gland expression. Many dog owners have never heard of this term and have zero knowledge about their dog’s anal glands. In this article, weContinue reading “Recognising Anal Gland Problems in Dogs”