Diet and Nutrition for Pet Rabbits
Rabbits make intelligent, friendly, and quiet house pets. The average life span for a bunny is seven to 10 years, with records of up to 15 years of age reported.
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Guinea Pigs
Although veterinarians know a great deal about dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs because it is so common in that species, they don’t know as much about heart conditions in guinea pigs. There
Disseminated Idiopathic Myofascitis (DIM) in Ferrets
Disseminated idiopathic myofascitis (DIM) is a disease of unknown cause in pet ferrets that targets their muscle function. Ferrets affected by DIM are usually less than 18 months old, however,
Chinchillas
Chinchillas are playful and intelligent pets, but they are not suited for all households. Although they are social and interactive, they are also messy and destructive. They make a significant
Classroom Pets: Things to Consider
Having pets in school classrooms is a somewhat controversial subject. For every good point that’s raised (e.g., promoting empathy, entertainment, learning about animals and their care) there are bad points
Cancer is a Cellular Delinquent
Like people, our pets’ bodies develop cancer cells throughout their lifetime. In the lucky ones, these cells remain dormant and no malignancy ever grows; in others, the cells go mad
Common Diseases of Hedgehogs
Of the 17 different species of hedgehogs found throughout the world not a single one is native to North America, but that has not stopped these cute little immigrants from
Antibiotic Use in Pets
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They kill invading bacteria without killing the surrounding cells. Antibiotics are made both from living organisms such as fungi, molds, and certain soil
Emptying a Dog or Cat’s Anal Sacs
More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Anal Sacs, or Why Is My Pet Scooting? Should I Do This Myself? Maybe not. Most people don’t want to do anything like this and are more than happy to have a professional take care of it.
Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dogs
My veterinarian ran some blood tests and said my dog’s liver enzymes were elevated. What does that mean? Your veterinarian may recommend doing blood tests for a variety of reasons,