Longhaired guinea pig breeds, such as Peruvians and silkies, are absolutely stunning. However, the long hair that these breeds sport also presents a risk to the animal if it is not cared for properly. If the hair becomes wet and stays wet and dirty for an extended period of time, it can give the animal chills, leading to respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Wet and dirty hair can also lead to fungal infections of the skin.…
Usually when we think of an emergency happening to kitty, we picture her getting sick or breaking a paw. But dental emergencies happen to cats all the time and can be devastating if not dealt with immediately. As always, if your animal is acting strangely, won’t eat or drink water, is vomiting or has diarrhea, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Sometimes a dental emergency will be harder to spot, but there are signs that you can look for.…
If your dog has just had their ears cropped, you want to make sure you take proper care of them so you can ensure they are going to heal correctly, stand the way they should, and not get infected or injured during the healing process. how you can properly take care of cropped ears right after your dog comes home.
Your dog will be sent home with their ears taped and stitched…
