Kidney disease, or chronic renal failure, is one of the most commonly-diagnosed illnesses in older cats. Chronic renal failure is degenerative and occurs as a result of natural wear and tear that the kidneys sustain over time. The goal of treatment is to slow the progression of this deterioration in the hope of extending the remainder of the cat's lifespan. If your cat has been diagnosed with kidney disease, efforts to prevent dehydration are an essential part of her treatment plan.
- If you have an aging cat, you may want to skip grooming and leave them home to their own devices if they seem tired and cranky. Along with yearly vet check ups, grooming on a regular basis might actually be healthier for them than you think. Here are four things regular grooming sessions might offer that older cats can benefit from. 1. Catching Other Ailments Cats tend to hide ailments and injuries as a survival instinct from their ancestors.
- There is a reason why restaurant leftovers come home in "doggy bags." In the dog owning community, 34% of dog owners and 35% of veterinarians--yes, the dog health experts!--admit to feeding their dogs table scraps on a weekly basis. You probably already know not to feed your Fido chicken bones, chocolate, and alcohol, but did you know that there are many more edibles on your plate that you should abstain from feeding your pet?
- If you have a dog who is infested with fleas, not only can it be uncomfortable for your pup, but the bites can even lead to a severe allergic reaction. In severe cases, your dog may suffer from anemia or even tapeworm. If you've been reluctant to treat your dog with a chemical flea treatment, you'll be happy to know that there are other options. Here are some natural flea treatment alternatives for your dog.
- Like traditional medicine for humans, veterinary medicine is always changing. With the popularity of alternative therapies on the rise for treating people, holistic veterinarians have found that a number of alternative therapies work well for their patients too. From acupuncture to dietary changes and chiropractic treatment, pets benefit from a holistic approach to their care. While traditional procedures and testing are still used, additional therapies that treat the whole patient are effective at improving the overall health of the pet.