Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the mammary glands in lactating rabbits and can occur when a break in the skin, such as that caused by a scratch or bite, allows bacteria to enter the milk-producing glands. The bacteria can cause abscesses to develop, which can impede milk flow, and infection can quickly spread to the blood and lymph glands. This can put your rabbit at risk of developing sepsis, which is life-threatening.
9 June 2020
Birds are common pets for many a household since these animals tend to be easy to care for when compared to other pets, especially dogs that require daily walks and your full-time attention. And if you own a pet bird, you likely have chosen an exotic species probably due to its unique plumage and unique calls and melodies. But one thing to note about owning an exotic bird is that the type of care that you would offer a native species may not suffice.
2 June 2020
Pets are a human's best friend and lifelong companion. As such pet owners always strive to ensure they are feeding their beloved pet only the best pet food. Choosing the wrong type of pet food may have adverse consequences on the pet's health and cause them to become ill. That is why it is necessary to carry out research into the type of pet food best suited to one's pet.
11 May 2020
Is your dog regularly trimmed or is he starting to look like a shaggy monster? While some breeds of dog will always maintain a short coat others, such as the Shih Tzu, have fur that will keep on growing and if not cut regularly, will soon become matted. While there is nothing to stop you grooming your dog on your own, it is often better to visit a professional dog grooming company and get them to do it for you.
8 May 2020
There are guidelines that vets follow in Australia relating to the early vaccinations required by most domestic pets. When it comes to puppy litter vaccinations, it is best to follow these guidelines and opt for all of the injections your puppies will need to see them through the first few years of life. Like humans, booster shots will be needed in some cases but most puppies will be fine with the standard set of injections.
30 April 2020
Do you think a dog emerges from the pet grooming salon, overjoyed with their new look, eager to show off their luxuriously silky coat at the dog park? Not quite. There are some practical aspects to having your dog groomed, such as if their coat has a tendency to become knotted and catches dirt easily. Any aesthetic benefits are generally just for you, and you might only have a brief window of time to enjoy them before your dog enthusiastically rolls in the dirt.
29 April 2020
Although you might consider dog grooming to be a luxury that dogs don't necessarily need, grooming is beneficial to your dog's health in many ways. Because dogs are covered in hair, it can sometimes be difficult to tell when there is a problem. But with regular grooming, you can help to alleviate any problems and stop them from occurring in the first place. 1. Helps Identify Existing Skin Issues Like humans, dogs can suffer from skin problems.
28 April 2020