Oxalate Urolithiasis (Crystals in the Urine)

Dog Health

Medical and Nutritional Considerations Prevention is aided by the production of alkaline urine (pH 7.0-7.5), with a low specific gravity (SG 1.020) and reducing the dietary intake of calcium, oxalate, sodium and protein. A urine pH consistently below 6.5 promotes...

Liver Disease – Home Care Notes

Cat Health, Dog Health

The following notes have been prepared to help you cope with the nursing of your pet at homeLiver disease has many causes. The following notes apply generally. Your veterinarian will discuss any case specific requirements for pet General The liver has many functions...

Labour in the Bitch

Dog Health, Pet First Aid

What to expect Labour occurs in 3 stages Stage 1: Getting ready Buy a digital rectal thermometer and assess her body temperature, 37.2-39.2 C is normal The Bitch’s rectal temp will drop to as low as 35-36 C when stage 1 starts She may start panting, look...

Insect Stings

Cat Health, Dog Health, Pet First Aid

Bee Stings Remove the stinger as soon as possible -if removed within 15 sec severity is much less Apply a compress made up of a paste of baking sodaTry an antiperspirant if you have no baking soda. Aluminium chlorohydrate reduces the effect of bee venom Apply cold!...

Diabetes in Cats and Dogs – Home Care Notes

Cat Health, Dog Health, Pet First Aid

The following notes have been prepared to help you cope with the after care required to maximise the quality and quantity of a diabetic pets life Background The principle signs of diabetes in the cat and dog are Weight loss A period of excessive appetite with...

Bite Wounds

Blog, Cat Health, Dog Health, Pet First Aid

Dealing with bite wounds Cat and dog bites can result in nasty infections no matter how superficial or small the initial wound may seem. This is because the teeth and claws of our pets harbour a variety of bacteria that can enter the wound when a bite or scratch...