by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Choosing Your Pet, Domesticated Animals, Skunks, Small Mammals, Uncategorized
Home and Veterinary Care for Pet Skunks If you’re an adventurous pet owner, you may love exotic animals such as skunks. You’ll be happy to learn that skunks can indeed make excellent domestic pets, but only if they receive the proper care to enjoy a happy,...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Dogs, Domesticated Animals, Pet Health, Small Mammals
Prairie dogs are cute, affable creatures. But before taking one on as a pet, check your local laws. In some states, such as Colorado, it’s illegal to keep prairie dogs as pets. Mostly, this is because they may spread monkeypox. If you live in a state that...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Chronic Conditions, Pet Health
Cancer, by definition, is the uncontrolled growth of cells. Any type of cells in the body can become cancerous. Once these cells grow out of control, they take over areas previously occupied by normal cells; sometimes these tumor cells break off and travel to other...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health
The Parvovirus is known worldwide and causes disease in many different species of animals. Different strains of virus only infect certain types of animals. For example, the Canine Parvovirus (Parvo) will mainly infect dogs and does not cause disease in cats or humans....
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Digestive and Oral Health, Pet Health
Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV) is a life threatening, acute condition that requires immediate medical attention. Certain breeds are more prone to this condition: Boxers, Great Danes, Standard Poodles, Saint Bernards, Irish Setters, Dobermans, Weimaraners and Gordon...
