Vet Talks
How To Prevent Plaque And Tartar On Your Pet’s Teeth
Vet Talks 3 min readHumans have the habit to brush their teeth every day but when it comes to our pets, this task can be complicated. Poor hygiene is a big problem as it can cause plaque and tartar that is dangerous for our pets. Unfortunately, it can affect more than 80% of dogs and cats over 3 years...
Read MoreLiver Issues In Birds
Vet Talks 2 min readThe liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It is responsible for many metabolic functions, such as digesting food and filtering the blood, among others. Unfortunately, liver issues in birds are very common as our little feathered friends are very prone to both acute and chronic liver disease. That is why...
Read MoreReverse Sneezing in Dogs
Vet Talks 3 min readHave you seen your dog make a noise like they are choking? It may be reverse sneezing, which can happen to any dog, of any age or breed. However, it is more frequent in small breed dogs, including most brachycephalic breeds (dogs with flat noses). What Is Reverse Sneezing? In a normal sneeze, the air...
Read MoreYeast Infections In Dogs And Cats
Vet Talks 3 min readYeast infections are a common fungal infection in dogs and cats caused by Malassezia, although other types of fungi can be the cause, but less frequently. These organisms are a normal part of the fungal flora on the skin, ears, oral cavity, and body orifices. Under healthy circumstances, this fungi organism is balanced and does...
Read MoreWhy Should You Spay Your Dog Or Cat?
Vet Talks 5 min readSpaying is a term that refers to the removal of the female reproductive organs, the ovaries and/or the uterus. Some pet owners may have concerns when talking about spaying their pets. You may ask yourself if there are benefits or if you will regret it in the future. So here are some good reasons to...
Read MoreWhy Should You Neuter Your Dog Or Cat?
Vet Talks 4 min readNeutering is a term used to refer to the removal of the testicles of a male pet. There are still many people who have doubts about neutering their pets. Some pet owners, especially men, feel like neutering is taking away their pet’s manhood, while many others are afraid of possible weight gain or personality changes....
Read MoreHow To Choose The Right Collar For Your Pet
Vet Talks 7 min readCollars are an essential part of dog ownership. They allow dogs to be identified, they allow pet parents to walk their pooches on a leash and they also provide a proper place to hang important information such as ID, license, and vaccination status, for instance. For many pet parents, getting a collar for your new...
Read MoreFeline Calicivirus: Prevention and Support
Vet Talks 4 min readToday we are talking about the most charismatic felines in this world, of course, I am talking about cats. As much as they are independent and appear to be made of iron, kitties can suffer from infectious diseases, especially respiratory ones like Feline Calicivirus. What Is Feline Calicivirus? Calicivirus is an infectious disease that directly...
Read MoreConstipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Oh My!
Vet Talks 9 min readConstipation, diarrhea, and vomiting are symptoms most pet parents are terrified of. Being worried is a common gut reaction, however, sometimes these symptoms are normal and will resolve themselves. This article will explain when these symptoms are normal when you should bring them to the vet, and what you can do to help. Constipation In...
Read MoreVaccines That You Must Get For Your Cat And Dog
Vet Talks 6 min readAs fun and exciting as it is to get a new furbaby, it can sometimes it can be overwhelming to get a new pet. Choosing what kind of pet we would like to adopt, researching everything we can about a dog breed, or cat behavior, are just a few things to keep in mind. We...
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