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What To Do When Your Pet Has Recurring Urinary Infections

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About one out of every seven pets become infected with a urinary tract infection serious enough to require treatment, with about half of those infections becoming a chronic long-term condition known as a recurring urinary infections. It is also safe to say that seventy percent of all cases will be female and that most will involve pets who are advanced in age, have diabetes mellitus, are prone to stones in the urinary tract, have some sort of bladder condition, or are on long-term corticosteroid therapy. As you can see there are many reasons that could make a pet susceptible to recurring urinary tract infections. It might also be helpful to know that infections of the urinary tract can be acquired through oral ingestion of bacterial laden food or water that is spread through the blood or by opportunistic bacteria gaining access through the urethra and working its way up the urinary tract to the bladder and worst case scenario to the kidneys. *So the first rule of thumb for ridding you
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Dog Training in Simple Steps

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You must remember that patience is your biggest virtue when dog training. Fear of punishment will simply make your dog confused. By simply ignoring your dog you will send him a clear enough message that he should not repeat that particular behaviour. Your dog might do the wrong thing several times but patience and persistence will win through in the end. Your dog just wants to please you and this is the key to him learning how to obey you. Dog training is essentially a process of instant positive reinforcement, it should be fun for both you and your dog and neither of you should be getting bored with the process. Bearing this in mind you should limit training periods to no more than about 15 minutes a day. Initially you should use a quiet area of your home or garden and start with basic commands like heel, sit, stay and come. Praise him as soon as he does something right, ignore wrong behavior. Reinforce the praise with a small treat. You don't want to make your dog fat so small t
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Common Viral Infections in Cats: Basic Knowledge (Part 1)

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               Cats are animals which possess a high level of curiosity. Sometimes this behavioral instinct leads them to be in contact with some pathogens from their environment or from other animals which may be carriers of diseases. To give you a brief rundown, here are the most common viral infections that may affect them. As pet owners it is our responsibility to at least understand and have a little knowledge of these posing threats. Viral rhinitis ·         Commonly known as influenza in cats. ·         There are 2 viruses involved: the feline calicivirus and feline herpesvirus. ·         Common signs typically are coughing and sneezing, there is apparent discharge from the nose and eyes. The cat shows a distressful behavior and may exhibit some ulceration on the mouth or tongue. The cat usually gives a rasping sound as a result of the inflamed lungs and the trachea. ·         Cats should be kept warm and they should be encouraged to eat or drink. Some antibiotic treatment
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Dog Behaviour Tips and Tricks

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     When a person brings home a puppy from the pet store or from a rescue shelter, there are a handful of individuals that he/she will look to for help as he/she begins to take care of his/her new pet. Veterinarians are the ones dog owners approach in case of health problems, while dog trainers are handy when the time comes for the puppy to be trained in proper behavior. For those who don't have money to spend on dog training and behavioral sessions, they can always read self-help books concerning dog behavior tips and tricks that they can easily teach their pet.      The first behavior owners can notice in their dog is its incessant barking. Those who dream of having their puppy or dog stop barking permanently are deluded; barking is a dog's way of speaking, and having its vocal cords cut is plain cruel. Besides, a barking dog is a good alarm in case a robber gets inside the house or something amiss happens around the house. However, long bouts of barking can be annoying not
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Hermit Crabs: Some Basic Information

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As great as hermit crabs are to keep as pets, it's no surprise that you're looking for info on these fun little critters. Most people know little about these "oh so unique" pets, but I'd like to change that. The following article will include some of the basic information that anyone interested in "adopting" them should know. "Hermies" are quite different from many other common pets. They are easy to take care of, inexpensive to purchase and maintain, and are just plain cool! Add to that the fact they can be found in just about any pet store, and you've got one good candidate for a new pet. In the interest of getting you informed, I'll explain what hermit crabs are, and then I'll expound on why I think they make such terrific pets. When you see these shelled creatures at your local pet store, you're looking at land-based or terrestrial hermit crab. This type of crab belongs to the family of coenobitidae. These creatures are
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Caring For Siamese Fighting Fish

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New to becoming a Betta Owner. Then you should know of Siamese Fighting Fish Care. Has to which factors are important in ensuring the well being of your fish. Siamese Fighting Fish are about 3 inches in length. They are found in different number of colors such as blue's, green's, red's, yellow's etc which makes them eye catchy.Siamese Fighting Fish has the scientific name of Beta Splendens. Both Male And Female can live in the same environment but males tend to get a little more than females also if in a confined tank and you have a lot of Siamese fish then they might adapt hostile attitude.So make sure that you have sufficient space for the fish to swim. Another thing you should take of is to not use too many rocks or such decorations which can cause the fish to be stuck in it. Maintaining the fish tank and ensuring the it has clean water is utmost essential and directly effects the health of your fish. Also it is good to have the tank or fish bowl covered as yo
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Odd Dog Behaviors: Decoded!

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Why is he doing that? How many times have you caught sweet old Domino chasing his tail, scooting across the living room rug, biting his own foot or shaking his head and wondered "what is that all about?" A handful, or should I say a "pawful" of these odd dog behaviors are finally explained! Tail Chasing: Play can come in a whole lot of flavors and for dogs, when nothing is going on and boredom sets in, sometimes your own tail is the best plaything around! Often, but not always, tail chasing is nothing more than boredom and play, egged on by an owner's laughter. While tail chasing sure looks like playful antics and nothing more, some interesting research has recently been published. Apparently, there is a correlation between high cholesterol levels and tail chasing behaviors. Before you rush to check Hector's blood levels, though, check a few other things first. Fleas, ticks, an injury, or an anal gland problem can all lean to tail chasing. If chasing leads
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