If you have a cat, you might think it is inhumane to keep it inside since its ancestors liked to hunt and live outdoors. The thing is, though, domesticated cats will be much safer inside and can have a longer life expectancy than their outdoor counterparts. Here are four reasons keeping your cat inside is the best option for your pet’s health.
1. Vaccinations
If he or she assumes you’ll be keeping your cat indoors, there are some vaccines that your vet will skip, such as the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) cat vaccine.…
Puppies, like human babies, naturally have cute round bellies. Some puppy potbellies aren’t cute though, and are a sign of an emergency situation for your pooch. Many pet owners have never heard of bloat, or don’t realize how serious the condition is for their dog. Bloat is a condition where the dog’s stomach fills with air and actually twists. The stomach is distended beyond the normal puppy potbelly size. The puppy will usually pace around in obvious discomfort and can eventually go into shock.…
If you have a dog that eats anything and everything, you might find yourself in a terrifying situation when he actually does eat that term paper that you’ve left laying out on your desk. If you catch your dog in the act of eating the paper, you may be able to tell him to “drop it” and make sure he spits out whatever pieces he has eaten. However, if you’ve just walked in and see your paper shredded all over the floor, then your initial shock and anger may turn to fear.…
