Knowing your pet’s heart condition

Heart disease can be as devastating for animals as it can be for humans, and many of the same type of heart problems that affect people can also affect your pet, says Dr. Alice Blue-McLendon, a veterinarian in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University.

Dogs are usually more prone to heart disease than cats, but any animal can develop heart problems, Blue-McLendon says. Many heart problems are congenital, meaning the animal was born with the condition.

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Petometer Pedometer for Dogs

With this petometer you can know how far is yourpet go, no more guessing when it comes to how far your pet has run or walked during the course of his very busy outings. Perfect for city walks, backyard romps, sport runs, or leisurely strolls. Fits all canine lifestyles! Now you’ll know how far your beloved four legged friend has run or romped or walked during the course of the their very busy dog days! The Petometerdigital pet pedometer comes in 6 fun-filled colors.
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Owners need to brush their pet’s teeth to improve their overall health

A bad mouth can kill a dog or a cat.

“You don’t think of gum disease as deadly, but bacteria can course through a pet’s system and affect the liver, the kidneys and the heart,” says veterinary dentist Dr. Jean Hawkins, of Vancouver, Wash.

Gum disease is significantly more uncomfortable than we think, if not downright painful. “Think about it, an abscess in the mouth; of course it’s painful,” says Dr. Elizabeth Robertson, a private practicing veterinarian who is in Evergreen Park, Ill.
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Cold Weather Tips to Protect Your Pet

When the weather outside turns cold and snowy you to think about your pet’s safety and recommends the following guidelines to protect your companion animal:

# Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, cats can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to fatal infectious diseases, including rabies. Cats also prey on wildlife.
# During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. Before starting the engine, bang loudly on the car hood to give the cat a chance to escape.
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Supplements for pets selling despite doubts

By SAIJI SHIZUME

Sales of supplements for dogs, cats and other pets are on the rise, but veterinarians are starting to take a closer look at some of the products.
Dogs are served pet food that contains calcium.
Japan Apricot Co., a supplement producer in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, began selling Mistol, a product made from plum extract, a specialty of the prefecture, to veterinarians late last year.
The supplement was originally designed for humans, but the company decided to make a version for pets after finding some indirect benefits.
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Your pet’s Costume

why you not dress your dog or your cat with Halloween, Christmas or other costume .
see pic costume below, that may you interest on it.

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Pet care costs

A dog may be man’s best friend, but that pup has a price tag. Vet visits and surgery cost dog owners almost $800 and cat owners $500 last year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

And that’s not including procedures like kidney transplants which can cost up to $10,000. In today’s top Five Tips, we’re going to tell you how you can keep Fluffy healthy without sacrificing your retirement.

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Popular pet treat may be dangerous

8’s On Your Side with an alert about a popular pet treat. At least 13 dogs have died after being fed “Greenies.”

The treat is designed to freshen a dog’s breath and clean its teeth. However, some veterinarians say the treats can become lodged in a dog’s esophagus or intestine.

“Greenies” is the number-one selling dog treat in the country.
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