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    Pet Longevity Guide - by Dr Carol Osborne

    The Pet Longevity Revoultion by Dr Carol Osborne, D.V.M. People and pets are now living longer than ever before. As owners, we naturally want our pets to live the longest, healthiest lives possible. After all dogs and cats aren't just pets, they are cherished members of our family and for most of us, best friends. In fact, according to a recent Gallup survey the relationship we share with pets gets stronger with every passing year. Our love is so deep, and our relationship so special, that today almost 75% of us wouldn't hand over their pets even in exchange...

    Exercise is good for pets and owners - advice from Dr Carol Osborne

    PETS AND HUMANS BOTH LIVE LONGER WITH EXERCISE says top vet Carol Osborne How Much Exercise Do Dogs Need? Dogs needs at least 20 minutes of exercise twice a day. The exact amount varies with age, breed, weight and physical condition. Don’t jump off the sofa one minute and take a ten mile hike the next, dogs, like people, need to get in shape gradually a little bit each day. Try starting with a couple of ten minute walks and you can both build up from there. And if your pet hasn’t taken much exercise recently get the vet...

    Pet Arthritis - advice from leading vet Carol Osborne

    By Dr Carol Osborne Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease which causes painful inflammation of the joints and affects dogs and cats as well as humans. Recent research reveals that arthritis manifests itself in 95% of dogs even at the age two, and 99% of people at age 35, even if there are no visible signs. Twenty percent of all dogs two years of age and older are afflicted. Symptoms include limping, lameness, decreased activity, stiffness, reluctance to stand, climb stairs, run and jump. In the case of cats they become reluctant to move and often have accidents outside...

    Pet longevity

    In general, dogs and cats, just like humans, are living longer than ever before. Unlike people though, who suffer from heart attacks and strokes, dogs and cats have few causes of sudden death related to disease. But vets are seeing dramatic decreases in accidental deaths such as dogs and cats being hit by cars. For most dogs and cats, physical changes occur slowly as years go by. Just like humans the life expectancy of pets is influenced by genetics, environment and nutrition. While genetics cannot be influenced, environment can be enriched, and nutrition can be optimised. By paying close...

    Caring for puppies

    How to give puppies pills It helps if you relax your puppy by playing with him or her and getting down physically to their level. With large dogs its best to kneel on the floor while smaller dogs can be put on a grooming table. Place one hand over the top of the puppy's muzzle and use your free hand to open the mouth and place the pill in the centre of the tonge. Close the puppy's mouth and blow gently on the end of his nose. This will cause the dog to swallow automatically. Give the dog a...

    Looking after your pet's teeth

    Cats and dogs need regular dental care. Although pets rarely suffer from dental decay they, like humans, can suffer from gum disease or broken teeth. The reason that animals suffer less from tooth decay is that their diets are usually low in carbohydrate and their saliva is low in acid which protects the teeth. This is why is not good to give pets chocolates and sweets. Like their owners pets benefit from regular brushing and a trip to the pet dental hygenist to keep teeth and gums healthy. Periodontal disease Exactly as in humans pets can suffer from periodontal...

    Dogs

    Animals have unique physiological structures, and therefore need specific food and nutrients to keep them in optimal health. No longer considered just animals, household pets require special attention. Filling the need, the pet food industry has grown tremendously over the years. But are you getting the best for your dog or cat? Dogs Thought to be derived from several wild species of mammals, dogs are domesticated carnivorous animals that now enjoy a place of pride in American homes. “Man’s best friend” is a perfect companion who can live a long active life if properly cared for. Just like human...

    Cats

    Animals have unique physiological structures, and therefore need specific food and nutrients to keep them in optimal health. No longer considered just animals, household pets require special attention. Filling the need, the pet food industry has grown tremendously over the years. But are you getting the best nutrients for your dog or cat? Cats Cats have been domesticated since early times, essentially to catch rats and mice. Today, they are mainly household pets that, like dogs, require special attention when it comes to their nutrition and care. Cats are carnivorous. But, unlike dogs that can eat some plant-based foods,...

    Acupuncture

    ACUPUNCTURE is practised mostly on horses, dogs and cats, but other animals do benefit. It has been tried at some point on most species, including rabbits, cattle, pigs, parrots, birds of prey, guinea pigs and rats. Pets can undergo acupuncture for a wide range of conditions such as joint problems, pain and inflammation, muscle spasms, wound repair, lameness and nerve problems, and after accidents and surgery. It is also given to induce labour and to help animals giving birth. Incontinence can be eased and some inflammatory skin problems will also respond. With horses, acupuncture may improve endurance and stamina. During...

    Pets General Advice

    Pets such as dogs and cats are like humans, living longer than ever before. But unlike humans they have fewer causes of sudden death as a result of disease such as heart attacks and strokes. The physical changes that occur, particularly for dogs, occur slowly as the years go by. Again as in humans the life expectancy of your dog or cat is influenced by three primary factors: genetics, environment and nutrition. Although we cannot influence genetics we can ensure that our pets have a pleasant and happy environment in whch to live as well as optimum nutrition. This will...

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