Recent Posts in Sick Pets Category

All About Dog Park Safety

If you like to take your dog to the park to interact with other canines, you should be cautious when doing so. While dog parks can be an excellent way to give your dog the exercise and social time ...

What is Canine Leptospirosis?

Leptospirosis is a disease which is caused by infection with bacteria called Leptospira. There are a variety of different species of these bacteria, but most commonly dogs are infected with the L ...

Dangerous Diseases that Come from Ticks

Is your pet constantly plagued by ticks? These pesky little bugs often nestle into a dog’s thick fur and can bite and breed near the dog’s skin. The ticks themselves are irritating, and ...

Do you have an Itchy Dog?

If your dog is constantly itching, you may want to check into the situation. There’s a possibility that your pup has a problem that he is trying communicate to you. A few itches and licks every ...

When your Dog has an Ear Infection

Have you ever had that dull, pulsating in your inner ear? You probably went to the doctor and were diagnosed with an ear infection. Some people with ear drainage issues will end up with these horrible ...

When is it Time to Take Your Bird to the Vet?

While owners of dogs and cats may know when to take their pets to the vest because there is more information available, some people who own birds may not be certain when they need to seek a ...

What is an Aural Hematoma?

Many dog and cat owners are quite alarmed when they see that their pets' ears are swollen and balloon-like and may go into panic mode. The swelling is called an aural hematoma and occurs when a blood ...

Knowing When Your Pet is Sick

Many people wonder what the tell-tale signs of pet sickness are. Below, we have provided key signs that are indicative of pet illness: - a huge increase or decrease in appetite - hard time urinating ...

Ingestible Hazards That Can Harm Your Kitten

Before you bring a new kitten into your home, it's important to make sure the following common household items are put away and kept out of the kitten's reach, as they can be extremely hazardous if ...

Understanding Kennel Cough

If your dog has been diagnosed with kennel cough, do not worry. Although this respiratory illness is highly contagious, it's usually not serious, and fortunately it is so common that veterinarians are ...

Signs You Need to Take Your Cat to the Vet

Sometimes it's hard to tell when your cat needs to go to the vet's office. For anyone who has ever been unsure of when to bring their cat to the vet, the following symptoms are signs your cat should ...