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Oral care is very important to not only our health, but our pets! Without proper care, a pet’s mouth can cause severe health issues that will lower the pet’s quality of life and can even be life-threatening. Dental disease is one of the most common problems recognized in domestic dogs and cats. Dental disease is […]
Diet Unfortunately, dry kibble does not have much effect on supporting dental health. There are pet kibbles that claim that they have dental benefits, most of those contain synthetic chemicals that are usually unacceptable to Pet Guardians looking for natural solutions to dental health. Try using the suggestions below alternatively or as a regular routine. […]
Brushing your pet’s teeth is the best way to maintain oral health between veterinary examinations. Start training your pet when they are young, making sure that there is a positive connection to brushing is the most effective way. Approaching this routine the same way that you do any other positive reinforcement training is the key. […]
By the age of 3 dogs and cats may develop dental disease. Dental disease, especially gum disease, opens the door for infection to enter the body. Dental disease is very uncomfortable for your pet and puts a lot of stress on the body. Periodontal Disease This is the most common disease affecting cats and […]
How Do You Know if Your Pet is Underweight? One way to tell if your pet is underweight is if the pelvic bones, spinal column, and ribs are visible and if there is not much fat under the skin. Reasons That Your Pet May be Underweight Some dog breeds like the Italian Whippet, Afghan […]
Palliative care is the final stage of life. As Pet Guardians we are aware that there are three stages of life for our pets. Puppy/kitten Adult Senior Sadly, when it comes to end of life for our pets this means that our pet has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. For many, this can be when our […]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimated that 1 in 4 dogs and more than 50% of dogs over 10 are likely to develop cancer. We understand that our pets do not live as long as we do. However, we want them to be with us as long as possible with an excellent quality of […]
What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is when there is an increase in the production of thyroid hormones. This increase in thyroid hormones can cause hyperthyroidism. How Does This Happen? Most of the time the cause is a benign tumor called adenoma. Sometimes, a cancerous tumor called adenosarcoma may be the cause of hyperthyroidism. Both will […]
A dog that is experiencing a urinary tract infection will be experiencing pain – UTI’s can also be life threatening. Sometimes your house-trained dog will urinate inappropriately in the house. Before assuming that the dog is just being bad or cannot hold their urine, it’s important to recognize the problem and to treat your dog […]
Your pet’s body is made of about 70% moisture. Help your pet live a long and healthy life by keeping them well hydrated. Tips to Help to Provide Daily Hydration Dogs need approximately 1 ounce of water for each pound of body weight per day. Cats need about 3-4 ounces of water for every […]
