What is demodectic mange and how you can treat it
April 24, 2009
Demodectic mange is caused by a microscopic insect, a mite, which lives under the skin around hair shafts. The mite can be present in small numbers on healthy pets and cause no problems. For several reasons, often including immune system suppression, individual Pets may develop symptoms of mange that include: hair loss, skin redness or swelling, occasionally itching, crusting and …Read more »
Keep Your Dog Safe Around the Pool, Lake and Ocean
April 24, 2009
Many dogs love the water, but not all dogs are naturally designed for water activities. Whether she's a swimmer or a watcher, your dog wants to be with her family at poolside or at the lake or beach. These water safety tips can keep your dog safe this summer:
Did You Know ... There are Two Types of Feline Diabetes?
April 24, 2009
There are two main types of diabetes mellitus and cats typically suffer from a combination of both.
How You Can Help Pet Victims of Natural, Man-Made Disasters
April 24, 2009
Pets are often victims in man-made or natural disasters. Whether we experience them in our own communities or watch them unfold on national TV, we want to reach out and help them, but may be unsure how to do so.
Here are some general tips on how you can help pet victims in the event of an emergency:
Heatstroke: Know The Signs And What To Do
April 24, 2009
If the temperature is hot enough to make you sweat, it’s hot enough for your pet to suffer from heatstroke. According to Dr. Robyn Jaynes, PetSmart’s vet expert, heatstroke occurs when your pet’s body temperature, normally 102 degrees, rises to 105 to 110 degrees. It can cause lethargy, coma, organ failure and death. Learn …Read more »
Save Your Cat from ''High-rise Syndrome''
April 24, 2009
Cats love heights. They can scale a tree in an instant, correct themselves from a fall by catching their claws on the bark and feel very much at ease napping seven stories above ground perched on a four-inch ledge. But these same skills which allowed your cat's ancestors to thrive in the wild can be a safety risk in a modern, urban …Read more »
Sarcoptic Mange and its Itchy Symptoms
April 24, 2009
Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange or scabies is caused by a microscopic insect, a mite, which infects dogs, cats and other mammals, including people.
The insect burrows under the skin causing very intense itching. Pets are often so itchy they may chew, rub or lick at their skin until open wounds develop.
Separation Anxiety: How You Can Prevent It
April 24, 2009
Separation anxiety in pets is caused by the stress and fear of being left alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize the stress your pet experiences when you leave home. Learn how to spot separation anxiety symptoms and what you can do if your pet experiences it.
Common symptoms of separation anxiety:
Did you know... heartworms can grow 14 inches long?
April 24, 2009
As a Pet Parent, you probably have heard that heartworms can cause a serious and potentially fatal disease. But did you know they can measure as long as 14 inches and reduce a pet's blood supply to vital organs?
