#Health

Cats • January 19, 2021

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) in Cats

Feline lower urinary tract disease, abbreviated as FLUTD is a term used to give a description of any group of diseases or disorders that affect the lower urinary tract (urethra or bladder) in cats. In layman’s language, FLUTD affects the ability of your cat to use the litter box or urinate normally. In most cases, […]

Hope Ehikioya • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The thyroid glands are found in the neck and are responsible for making a hormone known as thyroxine, which controls the process of metabolism, that is, the conversion of food into fuel. So, with hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce adequate levels of this hormone. Hypothyroidism is a common infection in dogs and affects […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Easy Tips for Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears

It is crucial that you keep your pet healthy and grooming is one of the ways you can have your dog live clean and healthy with you. When it comes to grooming your dog the first thing that may come to your mind is trimming its fur and keeping away ticks and fleas, then maybe […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Dog Bad Breath: Halitosis in Dogs

If you appreciate kisses from your dog, a dog bad breath is the last thing you might want to experience while you are getting personal with your pet. It is mainly so since a bad dog breath is one of the most unpleasant odors. However, your dog’s breath often should not be unpleasant and if […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Cats • January 19, 2021

Changes You Should Expect in Older Cats

One of the characteristics of human is ageing. This is also the same for other animals. As the body ages, some changes are expected to occur. Changes may vary according to the species of animal. For instance, in dogs, changes in the heart are common; while for cats, changes in the kidneys are predominant. We […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Cats • January 19, 2021

7 Tips for Preventing Tick-borne Diseases in Your Dog

When it comes to our pets, their health and safety are of high priority. Preventing your dogs from ticks, can help a great deal in keeping them free from the diseases the ticks carry, and ensure their total well-being. Ticks are not only nuisance factors, they also have the ability to cause diseases. They can […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Coprophagia in Dogs

Everyone loves a good poop! OK, it’s not a subject that everyone likes to discuss but nevertheless, we all enjoy a good bowel movement. The same goes for dogs. But, unlike us humans, sometimes a dog does the unthinkable and eats its own poop! You are probably wondering why a dog would eat its own […]

Kingsley Felix • November 23, 2024

Cats • January 19, 2021

Dealing With Asthma in Cats

A severe attack of asthma in cats can be sometimes mistaken for another case possibly choking on food or just a hairball attack. Feline asthma can cause your cat to cough, but then it will appear to be fine after a while. Whenever you notice such symptoms, it is best to visit a vet so […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024

Dogs • January 19, 2021

Excessive Tearing and Bad Odour in Your Dog

A number of issues can lead to (epiphora), also known as, excessive tearing and eye drainage in dogs. Some dog breeds such as cockerel spaniel, Maltese, toy poodle and the Shih Toy are typical examples of dogs that are prone to this condition, as well as dogs that possess short noses such as the pug. […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Features • January 19, 2021

Why Your Pet Stinks? 😷

Our pets are the best buddies we have especially when our human friends don’t want to keep us company. However, sometimes cuddling or going close to your pet may not be a pleasant idea because of how it smells. If your cat or dog suddenly developed a bad odor, chances are that it is a […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • November 23, 2024