If you are going on vacation this summer, and plan on taking your dog with you for the first time on a plane, there are a few things that you need to take care of in order to ensure that your dog's trip goes off seamlessly.
Visit Your Vet
If you are not sure if your dog is up-to-date on their vaccination schedule, you may want to schedule a check up with your vet as soon as you schedule your vacation.
Dogs are resourceful in terms of finding shade if you allow them to play outside during the heat of the day. Some might even dig a hole in the yard and lay in the cool dirt. However, if your yard doesn't have much shade, or if you have trained your dog not to dig, your dog could experience heat stroke if they play outdoors for too long.
Since long-haired dogs have more hair covering their body, these small little fur balls have a higher risk of having a heat stroke.
Many people think of guinea pigs as easy starter pets, but unfortunately, that's not the case. Guinea pigs are susceptible to a wide range of health problems, including problems with their eyes. Here are three eye diseases that your new guinea pig may develop.
Cataracts
Cataracts are an eye condition characterized by the clouding of the cornea, the lens that covers your pig's iris and pupil. Healthy corneas are clear, but when cataracts are present, they look milky and opaque.
Much like dementia afflicts aging humans, canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) can wreak havoc on your dog, and subsequently his personality and behaviors, as he starts to get older. CCD is dementia in dogs, and it can be caused by your dog simply getting older, thyroid problems, tumors or diabetes. A dog suffering from CCD suffers from personality shifts, confusion, anxiety, and loss of skills. Watching your dog suffer from CCD can be overwhelming, scary and a sad experience.
When you call the veterinarian to get advice on your sick pet, there's a chance that they'll ask you to bring in a urine sample. Along with being a disgusting thought, the process can be difficult if you don't know how to proceed. That said, since approximately 14% of all dogs experience a urinary tract infection in their lifetime, urine sampling is a skill that every dog owner should have.
The best way to obtain a urine sample from your dog is pretty straightforward.
