Though having a cat in your home can be an enriching experience, it also involves significant responsibility. As a pet owner, you are responsible for your cat’s good health. Despite what some cat owners may think, a cat’s health needs are somewhat complicated. Here are the three most common questions cat owners may ask a veterinary doctor. How do I protect my cat’s health? Cats are a common general question, as most cat owners want to look out for their cat’s overall well-being. Vaccinating your cat is a great way to help protect your cat’s health at an early age. A veterinarian will recommend several different vaccinations for your cat, which can help prevent many potentially serious health conditions. There is a vaccine for enteritis, which is a respiratory condition. In addition to this, there is also now a vaccine against the feline leukemia virus (FLV), which is potentially fatal to some cats. A rabies vaccination is also essential since many cats die yearly from rabies infection. Getting your cat properly vaccinated could perhaps be valued as one of the more critical parts of pet care. Why is my cat vomiting? Since vomiting in cats is a symptom of many different health conditions, it is usually cause enough for some concern. Vomiting indicates that a cat is experiencing some gastrointestinal distress, which many factors can cause. In some cases, a cat may vomit simply from eating quickly. However, vomiting is often a medical symptom that digestive problems may cause. If your cat seems to vomit up one type of food, for example, constantly, this could mean that your cat cannot digest the food formula properly. In this case, it is best to try switching cat food formulas until you find… Read More »Common Cat Health Questions

Pet dogs are susceptible to many different diseases, just like humans. However, several diseases are very commonly seen in dogs. Though a dog can become afflicted by any one of thousands of different medical conditions, some conditions are fairly commonly treated by veterinarians. HIP DYSPLASIA This is a medical condition that a dog usually inherits through genetics. Though there are some reports that a dog’s environment could potentially cause hip dysplasia, this is not yet conclusively proven. A dog with hip dysplasia will have a malformed hip joint, contributing to the joint not functioning correctly. Hip dysplasia usually occurs in the hip socket and may cause a dog to become permanently crippled. Treatment for hip dysplasia usually involves surgery or the use of prosthetics. Pain medication is also commonly used on dogs with hip dysplasia. GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is a disease that primarily affects a dog’s eyes (usually on dogs, though it may eventually spread to both). Glaucoma occurs when the aqueous humour (liquid) in a dog’s eye does not work correctly and causes pressure to build up inside a dog’s eye. This pressure contributes to significant nerve damage, which occurs progressively over time. Glaucoma can be a genetically inherited condition, usually because of improper eye development. However, it can also be caused by an eye injury, which may damage the drainage pores responsible for maintaining the proper fluid level inside a dog’s eye. LYME DISEASdog’se disease is a condition that is caused by a bacterial infection. This bacteria is transmitted primarily through tick bites, commonly seen in dogs. Though Lyme disease is not a fatal condition, it can cause severe damage to a dog’s health and may contribute to lifetime chronic illness. In severe cases of Lyme disease, the bacterial infection… Read More »Common Diseases in Pet Dogs