Pet’s Osteoarthritis is the most common form of a joint disease found in our pets.
However, it is not just related to the “age “of your animal. It is a degenerative joint disease that usually is associated with the wearing out of the cartilage.
Over a given period of time, the smooth cartilage that overlays the end of the joint starts eroding, but there can be other factors that will contribute to pets osteoarthritis
Trauma to the joints, lack of exercise, overweight or obesity, and than the other extreme, such as repetitive strenuous regimes on the pet can also lead to this ailment.
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Question :
I have a male cat named Java. I know he’s part Siamese but not full. I
know he’s at least 3 years old. He has been getting skinny, doesn’t eat
( we tried giving him soft food and even milk, but doesn’t eat it), He
drinks a little bit of water here and there. We took him to the vet a month and
a half ago and they removed some of his teeth and gave him some pink,
amoxi-drops to take. He seemed to get a tiny bit better, but now he has gotten
worse. What can we do? The Vet didn’t seem to help him much and we
can’t afford to keep sending him to the vet when they can’t correct the
problem. Can you help?
Answer :
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When my dog Keetna was diagnosed with diabetes, my veterinarian told me to monitor her blood sugar with urine strips – an inaccurate but easy method. Blood glucose testing that human diabetics do is much more accurate. But veterinarians historically have not made blood glucose monitoring a part of home care. Now that may change, thanks to a diabetes summit sponsored by Abbott Animal Health, a pet pharmaceutical company.
So why haven’t veterinarians encouraged blood glucose monitoring? For many reasons; it requires some education, patience, and expense, but these are well worth it for the peace of mind you get with having accurate results.
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When it comes to the health and well being of your pets, you want to do everything to ensure that they are happy and healthy. But you may not always be able to know where to look in case you suspect your pets are ill or not feeling well.
Pets have a natural animal instinct to hide their symptoms when they are not feeling well. This kind of behavior stems from the past when animals were seen as weak to their predators and therefore could not show signs of sickness.
There are some symptoms that you can take note of in your pets and if you see any of the following symptoms you may want to seek medical attention from a vet. Here are some of the warning signs that your pet may be sick or not feeling well:
1) If your pet is acting differently around you and either wants a lot more attention than usual or not any attention, it could be a sign that he is not feeling well. For instance, if your pet is normally very affectionate and wants to always be around you and be petted and suddenly is acting withdrawn and goes off by himself a lot to hide, it may be a sign that he is not feeling well. That also goes for if your pet is normally independent and spends a lot of time by himself and suddenly acts like he can’t get enough attention, he may as well be sick.
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Question :
Why does my dog urinate in its bed If i just put newspapers in it doesnt do it
but if i go back to the duvets it does it everytime but only overnight It is
avery nervous dog and barks at washer and dishwasher but this wetting is getting
me down as i have constant washing
answer :
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We live in challenging times and external stressors abound. The economy, the news, even the upcoming holidays all present a source of stress for people. It’s been long proven that owning a pet has beneficial effects on our health. Studies have shown that even a few minutes of petting your cat or dog can lower your blood pressure and release endorphins that put you in a better mood. Pets are the greatest source of stress relief and masters at showing us not only how to relax, but how to live in the moment without worrying about the future.
So we know that our pets help us be less stressed. But did you know that your stress can make your pets sick?
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PLEASE NOTE: Your animal friend’s olfaction process is similar to humans though much more acute. Animals are SUPER sensitive to smells!
Remember less is more with essential oils. Only a tiny amount is needed for results. 1-3 drops of an essential oil is equivalent to 1-4 cups of plant matter. You must always dilute essential oils in a carrier of aloe vera, jojoba or light coconut oil for safe skin application. Compresses are also an effective method for using essential oils.
As animals have extremely sensitive olfactory senses use them in very low percentages of less than 1% to achieve the results desired. A few general uses, include: pet wash, grooming spray, fleas and ticks, anti-fungal, breath freshener, horseflies, stress and anxiety, muscle rub.
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Fat dogs and cats are at higher risk for disease, but this can be reversed simply by losing the extra weight, according to recent research as reported by Petfood Industry. As increasing numbers of pets become overweight in the most developed countries, especially the U.S. and the UK, they more frequently succumb to or suffer from diseases associated with obesity, such as:
* heart disease
* diabetes
* lower urinary tract disease
* skin diseases
* degenerative joint disease
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