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Laryngeal paralysis is a condition in which the nerves and muscles that control the movements of one, or both, arytenoid cartilages of the larynx cease to function. Instead of opening during the action of drawing breath and closing during swallowing, the arytenoids remain stationary in a somewhat neutral position. The larynx is located in the back of the throat – …
Contrary to popular belief, there is no benefit to shaving your pet’s fur during the summer months. The fur of both dogs and cats is different from human hair and actually helps to protect them from the heat and sun. With a few exceptions, veterinarians advise pet owners against shaving their pets during summer. Shaving a Dog in Summer Dogs’ …
What is Meningitis? Meningitis in dogs is an inflammatory disease that attacks the canine central nervous system. The term meningitis refers to an inflammation of the meninges, which are the three membranes that line and protect the brain and spinal cord. What Causes Meningitis? Inflammation occurs due to an infection caused by microorganisms – these can be bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoal. …
The term heart ‘murmur’ refers to a disturbed blood flow within the heart itself, which creates an extra sound or noise. It’s this sound that the vet hears when listening with a stethoscope against your pet’s chest. The heart is designed like a one-way street. Blood is only meant to flow in one direction on its journey through the organ. …
Before you add a second dog into your family, there’s a few questions that need to be addressed. Is it the right time? Will it change your current dogs behaviour, or your dogs relationship with you and your family? A puppy or an adult rescue dog? Same breed – different gender? If it doesn’t work out – will you be …
Muscle atrophy is a medical condition when the mass of muscles deteriorates, resulting in muscle tissue loss, often in localised areas while at other times affects multiple areas. Signs of muscle atrophy in dogs include depression, lethargy, paw dragging, weakness, lameness, and noticeably thinning muscles. Canine muscle atrophy is commonly seen in older dogs or those who have suffered injury …
Worms are internal parasites that live within the intestines. There are several types of worms – Hookworm, Tapeworm, Whipworm and the most common, Roundworm. Possible signs that your dog has worms include: weight loss, always hungry, bloated abdomen, dull coat, pale gums, diarrhea or vomiting. Roundworm often infest young puppies. They are similar looking to spaghetti, but wiggle, are off-white …
Choosing a healthy food for your dog can be time consuming, but first stop should be to consider the main component – meat. As discretionary carnivores dogs don’t strictly need meat to survive but they do thrive best on a high-meat diet. and not all meat protein sources are the same, they range in both nutritional content and digestibility – …
Unlike Cats, Dogs are omnivores which means they can benefit from having fruits and veggies in their diet. Even wolves eat plant-matter in their diets. But this doesn’t mean that every fruit or vegetable is good for your dog. It is important to know what is safe or what could be harmful. Remembering to take into accountant your dog’s size, …
