The canine roundworms are parasites that can be found in the dog’s small intestine, where they feed on bodily fluids and tissue. Their length can get to 6 inches, so they’re as long as a spaghetti string. You can imagine how they could be dangerous to the life of a dog, especially if he’s still [...]
Both cats and dogs suffer from heartworms, one of the major causes of death for these pets. It’s actually a parasite whose larvae are transmitted to dogs, through a mosquito that is infected. In order for the heartworm to grow and reach adulthood, it needs to be ingested by the mosquito at the right time [...]
A serious eye problem which plagues both dogs and humans is glaucoma, and it appears when there is high intraocular eye pressure. The shape of the fluids from the eyes is well defined.
The body regulates the quantity of fluid that keeps the eye pressure constant and optimum. Glaucoma appears when this pressure is not at [...]
People that own dogs usually know how diarrhea in dogs works, since it’s quite common. The real reasons of diarrhea, the causes and the different varieties are known by fewer people.
A diet change is one of the things that causes diarrhea. If you give your dog food that is especially made for him, and then [...]
There are many different types of chicken coop plans, but if you want to pick the best models, you need to make sure they are convenient, cleanable, comfortable and closeable.
The chicken coop must be easy to close during the night, so rats and foxes can’t enter and attack the chickens.
It also needs to be comfortable, [...]
If you’re looking for a pet, and you’re thinking about getting something that is a bit out of the ordinary, the number of choices is quite large. One option that seems to be quite popular among people looking for something special is the pot bellied pig.
While it might sound disgusting for many, getting a pot [...]
Getting pets in the form of pot belly pigs is quite popular these days. Plenty of folks look for something out of the ordinary for their pet choices, and a pig like this usually fits the bill.
Taking care of this type of pet can prove difficult for plenty of people, but then again, this is [...]
Dog mange is a treatable disorder, and one that has many treatment options available for the dog, depending on the severity and the variety of the mange infestation. The most common mange treatment is the anti-mange wash.
This is a procedure that will take time to be effective, sometimes as long as six months, because the [...]
The mites that can cause mange in dogs (both sarcoptic and demodectic) will always be present on the dog’s body, but in small numbers they usually cause no harm. Dogs are immune to infestation unless they are put in situations that will lower their immunity, or are of the breed that have a predilection to [...]
Dog mange is a condition caused by the Demodex mite that causes irritation to the skin and hair loss. Most cases of mange appear in young dogs. Demodectic mange or Demodicosis is caused by the Demodex mite. The mite can be found in hair follicles. The Demodex mite, in small numbers is normal to be [...]