As a first-time dog owner, it can be difficult to know what symptoms warrant taking your dog into the pet hospital for immediate treatment instead of scheduling a regular appointment with your vet. Here is a quick guide to when you should take your dog to the nearest animal hospital. Open Wounds If your dog has any open wounds, ranging from a deep cut, a broke bone or a serious burn, you need to take your dog to the vet immediately.

If you're like most dog owners, you have heard that once a male dog is neutered, they stand a greater chance of becoming obese. This is misconception that many believe, because whether a dog becomes obese depends on how much and how often they exercise, and how much they are fed and what types of food is offered. Getting your dog neutered is the responsible thing to do, and this guide explains how you can prevent obesity in the years after the surgery.

If you have a dog that is getting up there in years, keeping their health a priority is important. Make sure that your vet is a part of the process in monitoring your dog's health as they age. It is up to you to be your dog's voice, so taking note of changes and diminishing health is important. Here are four things that you can do in conjunction with your vet to help with your aging dog's health.

As cats age, the risk of contracting kidney disease increases. Cats with chronic kidney disease will waste away until their kidneys no longer work at all. While your veterinarian doesn't know the cause of this disease, they can help you give your cat a comfortable life, for the remainder of their life. Here is what you need to know about this disease and how to help your feline companion.    

In spite of the roughly 95 million cats living in households today, millions arrive at pet shelters each year. If you're considering adopting a shelter cat, then a big "Thank You!" to you for giving a cat a new home. You'll learn a lot from your first cat, but here are some fun facts that will keep you fascinated with your furry feline friend! 1. The cat's purr is still a mystery.

It is often surprising to discover that many dogs are considered to be senior dogs as early as their seventh birthday. In fact, large and giant breeds, such as Great Danes and Greyhounds are senior dogs even younger than seven, since giant breeds do not live as long. Fortunately, you can keep your senior dog healthier and more active by following the tips below. Before making any change to your dog's diet, be sure to speak with their veterinarian.

Dealing with a dog that is severely injured or poisoned late in the evening can be a scary proposition, since most veterinary offices are closed. For that reason, you'll need to make contact with an emergency vet who can handle any sort of problems that your dog may be dealing with. To make sure that your dog is protected around the clock, read on and make the most out of this information, so that your pet has access to the finest vet care, regardless of when their service is needed.

If your dog has been itching itself constantly, you need to take your dog into vet or your local animal hospital so that can figure out what is behind your dog's itchy skin. Here are the top three reasons that your dog may have itchy skin. #1 Flea Bites One of the most common reasons that a dog starts to scratch their skin is because of flea bites. When a flea bites, it does more than create a bump on your dog's skin.

There are many illnesses that can affect guinea pigs, including cancer. Here are three things you need to know about the most common of these cancers, lymphosarcoma. What is lymphosarcoma? Lymphosarcoma is also known as cavian leukemia. It is a cancer that affects the blood cells, specifically the lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells and are responsible for fighting infection. The lymphocytes become malignant and spread throughout the solid organs of the body, like the lymph nodes and bone marrow.

There are many serious reproductive problems that affect guinea pigs; this is why breeding these animals isn't recommended. If your guinea pig has recently given birth, she may develop a serious uterine infection called pyometra. Here are five things you need to know about this infection. What causes pyometra? Pyometra occurs when bacteria gets inside your pig's uterus. After your pig gives birth, her cervix will be open, and that makes it easy for bacteria to get inside and cause an infection.