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How to Recognize and Prepare for a Pet Emergency
Unlike those ponchos you see everyone wearing at Niagara Falls, there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to an emergency situation. Indeed, every pet is unique and so is every risky or dangerous scenario. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared! Knowing what to look for and how to handle a pet emergency is critical and could save your pet’s life someday.
Go With Your Gut
You know your pet the best, so you’re more likely to notice slight changes and symptoms associated with illness or injury. However, it’s not always obvious when there’s an emergency, so awareness and preparation are major factors that impact the outcome of your pet’s situation. Continue…
Getting the Creepy Crawlies? Intestinal Parasites in Pets
Preventing and treating intestinal parasites in pets is extremely important to maintaining their health and wellness. Animals are more prone than people to intestinal parasites because they engage in different activities. They spend more time close to the ground, groom themselves by licking, ingest rodents and the like, and sometimes even like to eat things we would never dream of eating.
Mounting a good defense against these creepy crawlies is an essential part of good pet care. It is vital that pet owners understand the risks of intestinal parasites and how to prevent them. Continue…