Emergency Pet Health 101 Blog
Dog Won’t Drink Water: Top 6 Reasons Why If your dog has stopped drinking water, you have a good reason to be worried. Dogs need to drink in order to remain healthy. Your dog can get seriously sick very quickly if they stop drinking enough water. You will want to know some of the common…
Why is my Dog Limping? Limping in dogs can be a sign of something serious, or it can be a sign that your dog has suffered a minor injury that just needs a few days to heal. Dog owners are often not aware of the various reasons that their dog might be limping, and that…
Blood in Dog Stool: Everything You Need to Know There are few things that are scarier to pet owners than seeing blood in their dog’s stool. This can immediately make you run to the vet, which is probably a good idea overall. There are some more minor conditions that might cause your dog to have…
Feline Leukemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Feline leukemia virus is something that every cat owner dreads hearing about. This is actually the most common infectious disease in cats, and many cats in the US are infected with it every year. Infection rates are much higher in stray cat populations, and those who adopt stray cats…
Dog Lethargy: Causes and Treatments Dogs are well-known for being high-energy in most cases. There are a few breeds that are really low energy, but in most dogs, lethargy can be a sign of poor health. If you have noticed that your dog is suddenly not acting very energetic, you might be worried. There are…
Why Is My Cat Vomiting? Everyone who has a cat knows that cats just seem to throw up from time to time. Whether they have had a hairball they coughed up, or they have been eating the tips off a plant in the home, cats can vomit occasionally without being sick. This kind of vomiting…
Loss of Balance in Dogs As a pet owner, have you ever noticed your dog losing their balance and stumbling around? This behavior can seem like it came on all of a sudden and out of nowhere, which makes it upsetting and confusing. Dogs can also be very upset by this experience which can make…
10 Common Poisonous Plants for Cats Cats are curious creatures that love exploring and finding new things to do. As adorable as this is, they can also get themselves in a lot of trouble. Sadly, there are a lot of plants that are commonly brought to the home and grown in backyards that are toxic…
Bloodshot Eyes in Dogs If your dog’s adorable eyes suddenly look red and irritated, don’t panic! Canine bloodshot eyes look scary, but they are harmless and rarely anything to worry about. However, to help your puppy recover their eyes and reduce the pain caused by the bloodshot eyes, it is best to find the cause.…
10 Human Foods Your Dog Can-and Can’t-Eat We’ve all been there-that moment when your dog gives you those irresistible puppy-dog eyes, begging for a bite of your meal. But not all human food is created equal when it comes to your dog’s health. Do you know which foods are safe for them to enjoy and…
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