Pets

There are several ways to get rid of and prevent worms in dogs and cats. Many dewormer products are available in the market but these sometimes come with side effects. There are certain home remedies that can get rid of worms in puppies and adult dogs. Let us take a look at some natural ways to deworm pets as well as some popular deworming products. You should always consult with your … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Deworm Dogs and Cats

It is very important for dog owners to prevent their dogs from digging holes; unless they want it to become a habit that leaves their yard looking ugly. Puppies and adult dogs love digging and once it becomes habitual, they will keep at it. Therefore, proper redirection and supervision is a must to stop a dog from digging holes or digging under the fence. Another problem with dogs … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Stop a Dog from Digging Under a Fence

If your dog or cat is having surgery, it can be a confusing and distressing time for you. However, there are a number of vet approved tips that can help you prepare your pet for the procedure: 1. Withhold food for at least 8 hours The best thing to do in order to prepare your pet for surgery is to withhold their food from 9 pm onwards on the night before the surgery. Dog fasting before … [Read more...] about 9 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery

When dogs get together, they will sort themselves into ranking order and as humans, you hardly have any say in the matter. Most dog fights are serious situations- not only for your dog but for all involved. If your dog gets into a serious dog fight with another at a park, you must break it up before it gets ugly. Let us take a look at some ways to break up a dog fight. 1. Recognize signs … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Break Up a Dog Fight

It is very important to clean dog ears from time to time as failure to do so can lead to bacterial, fungal or yeast infections. If your puppy or dog’s ears smell like an old, wet tennis shoe, chances are that there is an underlying health issue. Other signs of ear problems include excessive ear shaking and so on. Waxy, brownish gunk coming out of dog ears could also indicate a bacterial … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Ways to Clean Your Dog’s Ears

Dog’s eyes are pretty much self maintaining but occasionally you do run into problems and need to take some steps to clean them. Tear stains (or poodle eyes) are common issues which leave dark brown marks under dog’s eyes. Today we will take a look at some easy ways to clean dog’s eyes and get rid of issues like tear stains and crusty eyes. 1. Gentle soothing voice Make sure that your … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Clean Dog Eyes and Get Rid of Tear Stains

Like sick people, sick dogs do not feel like eating. Perhaps your dog is recovering from a serious illness, or he has had surgery recently. Emotional factors like death of a human or fellow dog in the pack can also affect dog’s appetite. For pet owners, this can be a vexing problem. A sick dog needs to eat in order to keep up his strength. If you are looking for ways to coax your dog … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Get a Sick Dog to Eat

Today we will discuss some ferret care tips. Use these ferret facts to keep your ferrets healthy and happy. 1. Pick out the right cage Ferrets love living in den like environments. You can pick out a wire cage with adequate ventilation, making sure that the dimensions are at least 18x18x30 (length x depth x width). Line the bottom of the cage with a soft padding. Avoid using newspapers … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways To Care For Ferrets

Depression is a common emotion in dogs though many pet parents fail to identify it. Thankfully as with humans, canine depression is also easy to avoid and overcome. Most dogs recover from it with some TLC. Let us take a look at some easy ways to tell if your dog is depressed and what you can do about it: 1. Changes in appetite If your dog has normally a good eater but has suddenly … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways To Tell If Your Dog Is Depressed And What You Can Do About It

Unless you own a couple of sled dogs, you need to take extra care of your pets in winters. Winter harsh temperatures can lead to problems that range from mere nuisances to life or death situations. Whether you are wondering ‘how cold is too cold to leave your pet outside?’ or ‘whether animals get frostbite or not?’ this guide is for you. Here are some winter dog, cat and bunny care tips … [Read more...] about 16 Easy Ways To Protect Your Pets From Harsh Winters