Whether it is a dog, a bunny, or a cat, there are many factors to take into consideration before bringing a new pet home. Aside from daily necessities such as food and grooming tools, new pet owners must equip themselves with the knowledge about their pet’s health in order to provide them with a happy and healthy life.   If you are getting a new pet, the wellbeing of the pet should be your top priority from the moment it meets you. One of the first things to do upon bringing your pet home is to schedule a vet appointment, even if it has seen a veterinarian before, or even if your pet cam ..read more

Many pet owners are unaware about the importance and benefits of sterilizing their pet. If you are a new pet owner looking for more information on pet sterilization, then you are in the right place.    What is Sterilization?   Pet sterilization is a surgical procedure that is commonly performed on both male and female dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. It removes a part of the animal’s reproductive organs to prevent it from reproducing permanently. Male animals will have their testicles removed while female animals have their ovaries and uterus removed. Sterilization must be ..read more

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet’s overall health. Regular visits to the vet clinic (once a year for pets between one and eight years old and every six months for older pets) are essential for keeping track of your pet’s growth and development. Learn more about what to expect at your vet visits and why routine veterinary care is important.   Pets Below Age of One     Pets below one year of age require frequent trips to the vet clinic for a variety of check-ups, vaccination, and sterilisation procedures. These check-ups and vaccinations are routinely scheduled o ..read more

Vaccinations protect humans from infectious diseases. Similarly, dog vaccinations also provide dogs with immunity from illnesses such as canine parvovirus, distemper virus, rabies, and more. Therefore, it is important for dogs to be routinely vaccinated to maintain good overall health. However, while vaccines prevent them from falling sick, unnecessary shots can still pose a health risk as well. This is when titer tests come in. Titer tests for dogs keep you informed on the diseases that your dog currently has protection against.   What is a Titer Test for Dogs?   Titer tests for do ..read more

Your pet’s oral health is extremely important as the buildup of plaque can lead to dental disease. It hardens into tartar that can spread from above the gum line to under it, resulting in pain, discomfort, and a lower quality of life. Dental plaque may even cause bacteremia—the presence of bacteria in the bloodstream—which can damage distant tissues and organs. Investing in preventative oral hygiene products to protect your pet’s teeth and gums is crucial to giving them a better life. Here’s what you should do.    1. Brush their teeth regularly     Establishing a dental h ..read more

As a pet owner, you are responsible for your pet’s overall wellbeing. Our pets have significantly shorter lifespans, so they age quickly and may experience more health issues. Some of these problems can be minor or life threatening.   Cats and dogs cannot verbally communicate their feelings so it takes vigilance and plenty of observation and understanding to be able to discern your pet’s condition. This attention to detail can be crucial to their life. Here are some signs and symptoms indicating a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.      1. Unexpla ..read more

Notice your dog scooting (rubbing) his bottom against the floor or licking the area a lot more than usual? It could be an indication of an anal sac problem requiring anal gland expression. Many dog owners have never heard of this term and have zero knowledge about their dog’s anal glands. In this article, we share with you everything you need to know.   What are Anal Glands? Anal glands, or anal sacs, are pea-sized to grape-sized glands located on both sides of the anus at approximately the four o’clock and eight o’clock positions. They secrete a smelly fluid that ranges from being a th ..read more

Whether it is a dog, a bunny, or a cat, there are many factors to take into consideration before bringing a new pet home. Aside from daily necessities such as food and grooming tools, new pet owners must equip themselves with the knowledge about their pet’s health in order to provide them with a happy and healthy life.   If you are getting a new pet, the wellbeing of the pet should be your top priority from the moment it meets you. One of the first things to do upon bringing your pet home is to schedule a vet appointment, even if it has seen a veterinarian before, or even if your pet ca ..read more