fitdogdiets.com|Pet health information
Sep
30
Filed Under (Pets) by BobHob
Mikael Rieck asked:
As a pet owner, you are no doubt concerned with the health and well being of your pet. Sometimes our pets have health issues that we do not have the answers for, and do not always know where to turn to find advice and answers on these pet health questions.
If you are concerned about your pet’s health and are not sure if it is something that should require a trip to the vet or medical attention, you are not alone. Many pet owners have questions on the health of their pets and it is hard to tell when your pet really does need medical attention. Pets have a way of hiding their symptoms and illnesses from us because they do not want to seem weak or hurt. Because of this, we as pet owners need to be responsible for getting them the care that they need when they need it.
Although you may not always be able to tell when your pet is hurting or not feeling well, there are some indicators that he or she may be sick. If your pet is exhibiting changes in the way they act and the amount of attention that they want from you, it could indicate there is trouble. Pets who are normally very affectionate and suddenly seem to be shying away from you, could be hiding the fact that they do not feel good. Pets who are normally very independent and who suddenly want to be around you more and need more attention could also be showing signs that something may not be right.
Other pet health questions owners typically have are in the eating habits of their pets. While it is common from time to time for pets to have different eating habits and some changes are normal, if your pet is showing extreme changes such as not eating hardly at all, or eating all of the time, this could be cause for alarm. If your pet is eating a lot more than normal but not gaining any weight, it could be a sign of worms or other digestive issue that they are experiencing.
Changes in the elimination habits of your pets can also be indicators that a sickness or problem is present. It is important to always keep an eye on the elimination habits of your pet so that you will be able to tell the difference between normal and when something may be wrong.
Changes in the appearance of your pet such as changes in the luster of the fur, texture of the fur and sudden bald spots could indicate ticks, rashes or other skin lesions that may not be visible to the ***** eye. Cats who overly groom a particular area and create a bald spot could be exhibiting signs of sickness or even stress. If you notice any behaviors like that in your pet, you should talk to a vet to find out what could be causing it.
Pet health questions can be confusing, and you may not always know where to turn for accurate and helpful answers. There are many pet sources on the Internet that offer advice and information on anything from pet health to pet behavior. There are also sites that offer answers to any questions that you may have that you can ask a professional vet for a small fee and also catalogue previous questions and answers from pet owners that are relevant to your concerns for your pet. You can also check with your local vet to help answer any questions as well.
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As a pet owner, you are no doubt concerned with the health and well being of your pet. Sometimes our pets have health issues that we do not have the answers for, and do not always know where to turn to find advice and answers on these pet health questions.
If you are concerned about your pet’s health and are not sure if it is something that should require a trip to the vet or medical attention, you are not alone. Many pet owners have questions on the health of their pets and it is hard to tell when your pet really does need medical attention. Pets have a way of hiding their symptoms and illnesses from us because they do not want to seem weak or hurt. Because of this, we as pet owners need to be responsible for getting them the care that they need when they need it.
Although you may not always be able to tell when your pet is hurting or not feeling well, there are some indicators that he or she may be sick. If your pet is exhibiting changes in the way they act and the amount of attention that they want from you, it could indicate there is trouble. Pets who are normally very affectionate and suddenly seem to be shying away from you, could be hiding the fact that they do not feel good. Pets who are normally very independent and who suddenly want to be around you more and need more attention could also be showing signs that something may not be right.
Other pet health questions owners typically have are in the eating habits of their pets. While it is common from time to time for pets to have different eating habits and some changes are normal, if your pet is showing extreme changes such as not eating hardly at all, or eating all of the time, this could be cause for alarm. If your pet is eating a lot more than normal but not gaining any weight, it could be a sign of worms or other digestive issue that they are experiencing.
Changes in the elimination habits of your pets can also be indicators that a sickness or problem is present. It is important to always keep an eye on the elimination habits of your pet so that you will be able to tell the difference between normal and when something may be wrong.
Changes in the appearance of your pet such as changes in the luster of the fur, texture of the fur and sudden bald spots could indicate ticks, rashes or other skin lesions that may not be visible to the ***** eye. Cats who overly groom a particular area and create a bald spot could be exhibiting signs of sickness or even stress. If you notice any behaviors like that in your pet, you should talk to a vet to find out what could be causing it.
Pet health questions can be confusing, and you may not always know where to turn for accurate and helpful answers. There are many pet sources on the Internet that offer advice and information on anything from pet health to pet behavior. There are also sites that offer answers to any questions that you may have that you can ask a professional vet for a small fee and also catalogue previous questions and answers from pet owners that are relevant to your concerns for your pet. You can also check with your local vet to help answer any questions as well.
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Sep
18
Filed Under (Pets) by BobHob
Gregg Hall asked:
Insurance is one thing not many people enjoy having. Second to paying for gas it is the worst thing that hits your paycheck. If you have insurance on your car you need to keep it but there is also insurance for dogs. Now companies are offering insurance for your dogs. Even though you love your dog and they are probably your best friend I don’t know about the whole health insurance thing. If you can only afford to feed yourself and the dog then you may think there is no way you can get pet insurance.
However if you are living on a tight budget this may be the very reason to get a dog insurance policy. The normal dog owner takes their dogs to the vet for check ups 3 times a year and every year it adds up to over two hundred bucks. Well, if you do not like the bill every time get insurance for your pet and you won’t have to worry about the big bill every time you visit the vet.
If your dog was to get hurt and fell into sickness the bills will rack up fast and will leave you no choice but to drain your bank account so get pet insurance. If you are leaving your home for a vacation and can’t take the dog then how can you afford for it to be in a kennel and expect it to be fed for a low price, you can’t until you have dog and pet insurance. Your dog is probably the best friend you have and it would be horrible if you had to put him to sleep because you couldn’t pay the vet bills, so get dog insurance today and you won’t ever have to worry about paying those outrageous bills every time you see the vet.
For $10 a month you can probably get your dog on a health insurance plan. Even though it won’t cover every thing it will cover something that will be of some help when you go to the vet. Just looks around you can more than likely find a pet health care plan that will cover just about everything from visits to boarding solutions so keep researching before you get a plan.
The type of questions you should ask the company that is trying to sell the health care insurance for you pet to you is whether your vet will accept the insurance plan and not have to be a certain type or company of insurance. There are probably many kinds of insurance for your pet so you need to look around before you buy just anything for him because you could buy the wrong insurance and it might cost you again at the vet before you can get the right policy.
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Insurance is one thing not many people enjoy having. Second to paying for gas it is the worst thing that hits your paycheck. If you have insurance on your car you need to keep it but there is also insurance for dogs. Now companies are offering insurance for your dogs. Even though you love your dog and they are probably your best friend I don’t know about the whole health insurance thing. If you can only afford to feed yourself and the dog then you may think there is no way you can get pet insurance.
However if you are living on a tight budget this may be the very reason to get a dog insurance policy. The normal dog owner takes their dogs to the vet for check ups 3 times a year and every year it adds up to over two hundred bucks. Well, if you do not like the bill every time get insurance for your pet and you won’t have to worry about the big bill every time you visit the vet.
If your dog was to get hurt and fell into sickness the bills will rack up fast and will leave you no choice but to drain your bank account so get pet insurance. If you are leaving your home for a vacation and can’t take the dog then how can you afford for it to be in a kennel and expect it to be fed for a low price, you can’t until you have dog and pet insurance. Your dog is probably the best friend you have and it would be horrible if you had to put him to sleep because you couldn’t pay the vet bills, so get dog insurance today and you won’t ever have to worry about paying those outrageous bills every time you see the vet.
For $10 a month you can probably get your dog on a health insurance plan. Even though it won’t cover every thing it will cover something that will be of some help when you go to the vet. Just looks around you can more than likely find a pet health care plan that will cover just about everything from visits to boarding solutions so keep researching before you get a plan.
The type of questions you should ask the company that is trying to sell the health care insurance for you pet to you is whether your vet will accept the insurance plan and not have to be a certain type or company of insurance. There are probably many kinds of insurance for your pet so you need to look around before you buy just anything for him because you could buy the wrong insurance and it might cost you again at the vet before you can get the right policy.
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Sep
17
Filed Under (Pets) by BobHob
Lisa Failla asked:
Veterinary care can be one of the most expensive things about having a dog these days, and while most pet owners know how important proper medical care is, dogs have a tendency to mask their medical problems until they are full-blown. Not only does this create a threat to the very existence of your four-legged friend, but the veterinary care for emergency medical treatment is out of this world. To help ease the burden of emergency care on your pocketbook, here are a few reasons why your dog should see the veterinarian today.
They Are Behind on Their Vaccinations
If your pet is behind on their vaccinations, it may not seem like a big deal to you unless you have lost a pet from one of the illnesses that are normally vaccinated against. Parvo is one of the most devastating illnesses that a dog can get, and the symptoms associating them can be painful for your pet and for you to watch as well. While this is just one disease, it is part of a regular vaccination that most dogs receive in the first few months of their life, as a regular part of the routine vaccination package. Most canine vaccinations can be had for less than $20-nothing compared to the thousands of dollars that can be spent trying to save your little friend from an untimely death at the hands of one of these killers.
You may think your dog is healthy, but they can catch something through just simple motions of everyday life as a dog. Catching a rat and killing it can be deadly if they happen to be rabid, but if your dog has been properly vaccinated you won’t have anything to worry about except a potentially nasty mess.
They Are Very Old or Very Young
Elderly pets or infant pets are vulnerable to a great deal of diseases that pets in the prime of their life might not otherwise fall victim to. The bodies of very old or very young dogs have a tendency to not resist diseases and bacteria as well as they should, causing them to fall victim to a host of deadly diseases and infections that could threaten their life. Just because they are around and seem to be getting around okay does not mean they are healthy; get them seen by a vet today and put your mind at ease.
Your Dog is Pregnant or Nursing
If your dog is pregnant or nursing, it is vitally important that they see a veterinarian as soon as humanly possible. The nursing stage is a bit late for most dogs, as first time queens tend to have problems with labor and delivery, some of which can be potentially life-threatening.
If your dog is nursing, it is important to make sure that they are in top health so that they don’t pass on any potentially devastating illnesses to their young. Many illnesses are transmitted through bodily fluids, including mother’s milk, and getting your dog seen by a vet is a great way to make sure that both mother and babies stay in tip-top condition.
Many people think their dogs are indestructible, and they have a way of driving that assumption home. It is a known fact that dogs are people-pleasers and do well at masking symptoms of their illnesses, all to make your life easier. Such loyalty; don’t you think you owe it to your dog to have them seen by their vet as early and often as possible? It will do nothing but enhance the length and quality of your time together.
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Veterinary care can be one of the most expensive things about having a dog these days, and while most pet owners know how important proper medical care is, dogs have a tendency to mask their medical problems until they are full-blown. Not only does this create a threat to the very existence of your four-legged friend, but the veterinary care for emergency medical treatment is out of this world. To help ease the burden of emergency care on your pocketbook, here are a few reasons why your dog should see the veterinarian today.
They Are Behind on Their Vaccinations
If your pet is behind on their vaccinations, it may not seem like a big deal to you unless you have lost a pet from one of the illnesses that are normally vaccinated against. Parvo is one of the most devastating illnesses that a dog can get, and the symptoms associating them can be painful for your pet and for you to watch as well. While this is just one disease, it is part of a regular vaccination that most dogs receive in the first few months of their life, as a regular part of the routine vaccination package. Most canine vaccinations can be had for less than $20-nothing compared to the thousands of dollars that can be spent trying to save your little friend from an untimely death at the hands of one of these killers.
You may think your dog is healthy, but they can catch something through just simple motions of everyday life as a dog. Catching a rat and killing it can be deadly if they happen to be rabid, but if your dog has been properly vaccinated you won’t have anything to worry about except a potentially nasty mess.
They Are Very Old or Very Young
Elderly pets or infant pets are vulnerable to a great deal of diseases that pets in the prime of their life might not otherwise fall victim to. The bodies of very old or very young dogs have a tendency to not resist diseases and bacteria as well as they should, causing them to fall victim to a host of deadly diseases and infections that could threaten their life. Just because they are around and seem to be getting around okay does not mean they are healthy; get them seen by a vet today and put your mind at ease.
Your Dog is Pregnant or Nursing
If your dog is pregnant or nursing, it is vitally important that they see a veterinarian as soon as humanly possible. The nursing stage is a bit late for most dogs, as first time queens tend to have problems with labor and delivery, some of which can be potentially life-threatening.
If your dog is nursing, it is important to make sure that they are in top health so that they don’t pass on any potentially devastating illnesses to their young. Many illnesses are transmitted through bodily fluids, including mother’s milk, and getting your dog seen by a vet is a great way to make sure that both mother and babies stay in tip-top condition.
Many people think their dogs are indestructible, and they have a way of driving that assumption home. It is a known fact that dogs are people-pleasers and do well at masking symptoms of their illnesses, all to make your life easier. Such loyalty; don’t you think you owe it to your dog to have them seen by their vet as early and often as possible? It will do nothing but enhance the length and quality of your time together.
Kansieo.com
Sep
11
Filed Under (Pets) by BobHob
Jay Schindler asked:
There are two health care issues that might make Canada’s pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and use the bloodstream to move spread to other parts of the body. Some cancers reappear even after removal of the offending tumor. Cancer can cause that unless the tumor is removed and any remaining cancer cells properly treated. Because of improvements in veterinary care at nutritional needs family pets are living longer. As a direct result of the longer life span of family pets wore more cases of cancer are being seen.
Signs that the family pet might have cancer are abnormal swellings that continue to grow, sores are a few heel, bleeding or other discharge from body openings, the pet is having a difficult time eating and swallowing, persistent lameness, difficulty breathing, painful urination, chronic coughing, weight loss, fevers, lack of appetite, and stamina. If you notice your pet experience the any individual or combination of the symptoms you should consult your local veterinarian.
In the not so distant past cancer and pets was a virtual kiss of death. In today’s medically advanced world of veterinary medicine your pet’s outcome is more positive. Early detection followed by timely intervention is the most positive here for your pet’s cancer.
In some cases simple removal on the tumor is all that is required to other may any cancer cells. Some types of cancer require or surgery. The surgery has an excellent success rate with cancers that were detected early on. If your pet has a tumor that is inoperable your veterinarian might suggest radiation, chemical, or biological therapy.
Radiation therapy exposes the malignant cells to high level of radiation with the hope that the radiation will kill the cancer cells. Chemical therapy is medication design to kill the cancer cells. In particularly aggressive forms of cancer chemical and radiation therapy is used jointly. Other forms of therapies used to treat and comfort your pet when they are diagnosed with cancer are grooming, nutritional support, Soft bedding, pain management, ulcer prevention, and physical therapy. If your pet is diagnosed with cancer discuss treat to the veterinarian and call your pet health care insurance representative to find out what can be done to extend life of your pet.
On October 2, 2004 Health Canada issued an advisory about a potential health concern to dwarf and regular hamsters called Tularemia.
Tularemia is caused by a bacterial disease that is most commonly seen in wild rodents and rabbits. Although it only happens rarely Tularemia is transferable to humans causing flu like symptoms. Tularemia typically found in all muskrats, squirrels, beavers, rabbit, skunks, dear, bison, foxes, opossums, and woodchucks. Although Tularemia is seldom seen in dogs and cats can be contaminated through water, eating infected rabbits, and being bitten by contaminated ticks. The typical symptoms of Tularemia are fever, a loss of appetite, weakness, and diarrhea. If the condition is left untreated infected animals frequently died.
The typical treatment plan for pets infected with Tularemia is to first eliminate any infected ticks from your pet’s fur. After that the drugs Strptomycin and Gentamycin are administered for one to two weeks. Tetracycline and Chloramphencicol have also been used to treat pets diagnosed with Tularemia.
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There are two health care issues that might make Canada’s pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and use the bloodstream to move spread to other parts of the body. Some cancers reappear even after removal of the offending tumor. Cancer can cause that unless the tumor is removed and any remaining cancer cells properly treated. Because of improvements in veterinary care at nutritional needs family pets are living longer. As a direct result of the longer life span of family pets wore more cases of cancer are being seen.
Signs that the family pet might have cancer are abnormal swellings that continue to grow, sores are a few heel, bleeding or other discharge from body openings, the pet is having a difficult time eating and swallowing, persistent lameness, difficulty breathing, painful urination, chronic coughing, weight loss, fevers, lack of appetite, and stamina. If you notice your pet experience the any individual or combination of the symptoms you should consult your local veterinarian.
In the not so distant past cancer and pets was a virtual kiss of death. In today’s medically advanced world of veterinary medicine your pet’s outcome is more positive. Early detection followed by timely intervention is the most positive here for your pet’s cancer.
In some cases simple removal on the tumor is all that is required to other may any cancer cells. Some types of cancer require or surgery. The surgery has an excellent success rate with cancers that were detected early on. If your pet has a tumor that is inoperable your veterinarian might suggest radiation, chemical, or biological therapy.
Radiation therapy exposes the malignant cells to high level of radiation with the hope that the radiation will kill the cancer cells. Chemical therapy is medication design to kill the cancer cells. In particularly aggressive forms of cancer chemical and radiation therapy is used jointly. Other forms of therapies used to treat and comfort your pet when they are diagnosed with cancer are grooming, nutritional support, Soft bedding, pain management, ulcer prevention, and physical therapy. If your pet is diagnosed with cancer discuss treat to the veterinarian and call your pet health care insurance representative to find out what can be done to extend life of your pet.
On October 2, 2004 Health Canada issued an advisory about a potential health concern to dwarf and regular hamsters called Tularemia.
Tularemia is caused by a bacterial disease that is most commonly seen in wild rodents and rabbits. Although it only happens rarely Tularemia is transferable to humans causing flu like symptoms. Tularemia typically found in all muskrats, squirrels, beavers, rabbit, skunks, dear, bison, foxes, opossums, and woodchucks. Although Tularemia is seldom seen in dogs and cats can be contaminated through water, eating infected rabbits, and being bitten by contaminated ticks. The typical symptoms of Tularemia are fever, a loss of appetite, weakness, and diarrhea. If the condition is left untreated infected animals frequently died.
The typical treatment plan for pets infected with Tularemia is to first eliminate any infected ticks from your pet’s fur. After that the drugs Strptomycin and Gentamycin are administered for one to two weeks. Tetracycline and Chloramphencicol have also been used to treat pets diagnosed with Tularemia.
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Sep
04
Filed Under (Pets) by BobHob
John Murphy asked:
Every year 1 in 3 pets become ill or injured. Given that a trip to the vet can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, it is not surprising that tens of thousands of cats and dogs in this country alone must be put down because owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. Further still, many of these vet visits are unexpected and hard to plan for presenting a unpleasant surprise for the effected pet owners.
In 2007, the top five reasons for an unexpected visit to the vet were:
1) Cuts or lacerations
2) Lameness
3) Road traffic accident
4) Tumor or growth
5) Abscess
The medical technology available to treat injured or ill pets have increased dramatically in reasons years, in many cases being just as good as what is available for humans. While this is great news, it has also meant to that vet fees and costs have steadily increased.
Pet health insurance can protect you from these high and unexpected vet costs, and ensure that you can afford your cat or dogs treatment in its time of need. Not only that, it doesn’t have to be expensive to take out pet health insurance for your cat or dog.
Affordable
Pet health insurance was once considered a luxury reserved for expensive pedigreed or show animals. Nowadays, this is no longer the case. The pet health insurance industry is growing, expecting to double by 2012. This means that there are more and more companies beginning to offer pet health insurance, and therefore policies have become very affordable. From just a few dollars per month, you can help minimize expensive vet bills.
Instant Protection
Typically, the coverage for accidents is immediate under most pet health insurance policies. This ensures that you are instantly protected from unexpected events. You should however, check your policy’s details to see what the waiting period is to have protection from illnesses and if pre-existing conditions are covered.
Peace Of Mind
With pet health insurance for your cat or dog, you will have the peace of mind knowing that you can afford the treatment that will possibly save your furry friend’s life. Furthermore, if your pet develops a long term, chronic illness such as diabetes or arthritis your pet health insurance company will assist you with the ongoing and expensive costs.
Even More Protection – the Added Bells and Whistles
Not only does pet health insurance covers vet bills, many companies offer other benefits too. Your policy may cover the unfortunate situation of your pet being lost or stolen, and may even pay for a reward and advertising for your pet’s return. Furthermore, just like health insurance humans, you can purchase pet health insurance that will cover your pet for any injuries sustained while on vacation overseas.
As you can see, there are having many benefits to having pet health insurance. One word of caution however, you should research any policy you are wanting to buy to ensure that you know what you are getting for your dollar. There are websites available to assist you in this.
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Every year 1 in 3 pets become ill or injured. Given that a trip to the vet can cost you hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars, it is not surprising that tens of thousands of cats and dogs in this country alone must be put down because owners cannot afford the cost of treatment. Further still, many of these vet visits are unexpected and hard to plan for presenting a unpleasant surprise for the effected pet owners.
In 2007, the top five reasons for an unexpected visit to the vet were:
1) Cuts or lacerations
2) Lameness
3) Road traffic accident
4) Tumor or growth
5) Abscess
The medical technology available to treat injured or ill pets have increased dramatically in reasons years, in many cases being just as good as what is available for humans. While this is great news, it has also meant to that vet fees and costs have steadily increased.
Pet health insurance can protect you from these high and unexpected vet costs, and ensure that you can afford your cat or dogs treatment in its time of need. Not only that, it doesn’t have to be expensive to take out pet health insurance for your cat or dog.
Affordable
Pet health insurance was once considered a luxury reserved for expensive pedigreed or show animals. Nowadays, this is no longer the case. The pet health insurance industry is growing, expecting to double by 2012. This means that there are more and more companies beginning to offer pet health insurance, and therefore policies have become very affordable. From just a few dollars per month, you can help minimize expensive vet bills.
Instant Protection
Typically, the coverage for accidents is immediate under most pet health insurance policies. This ensures that you are instantly protected from unexpected events. You should however, check your policy’s details to see what the waiting period is to have protection from illnesses and if pre-existing conditions are covered.
Peace Of Mind
With pet health insurance for your cat or dog, you will have the peace of mind knowing that you can afford the treatment that will possibly save your furry friend’s life. Furthermore, if your pet develops a long term, chronic illness such as diabetes or arthritis your pet health insurance company will assist you with the ongoing and expensive costs.
Even More Protection – the Added Bells and Whistles
Not only does pet health insurance covers vet bills, many companies offer other benefits too. Your policy may cover the unfortunate situation of your pet being lost or stolen, and may even pay for a reward and advertising for your pet’s return. Furthermore, just like health insurance humans, you can purchase pet health insurance that will cover your pet for any injuries sustained while on vacation overseas.
As you can see, there are having many benefits to having pet health insurance. One word of caution however, you should research any policy you are wanting to buy to ensure that you know what you are getting for your dollar. There are websites available to assist you in this.
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