The animals in our wildlife do need caring for. Without our help many of these animals will go extinct like many have before and as you can imagine this is definitely not good. This is why everyone needs to provide food and drink for the wildlife so that they can get by and live for [...]

No Need to Let Your Pet Suffer from Seizures any Longer! INITIAL OVERVIEW There may be a variety of reasons your dog (or cat) is being affected by seizures. Very minor dog seizure issues could be involved if you notice your dog ‘shaking’ very strangely at random times – especially during sleep. Dogs have nightmares [...]

UNDERSTANDING THE BASIS FOR AN “ALLERGIES” DIAGNOSIS An observant veterinary professional will recognize (in your pet) the “immune system response” (inflammation) that causes all that itching, redness, or inflamed ears. What cannot be seen is the constant stream of TOXINS coming through the skin that causes the immune system to respond with the inflammation (similar [...]

Bloat is one of the most serious health conditions that can affect your dog, and it is imperative that you know what it is and how to recognize it. In this article you will find exactly what bloat, (otherwise known as gastric dilation and volvulus) is, along with the causes of bloat. You will see [...]

Dog owners should take “Dog Cough” matters very seriously. Every day, it is not uncommon for thousands of people to seek help for alleviating Dog Cough. The issue could be tied to Kennel Cough, Pneumonia, Dog Flu or similar Bronchial issue. No matter the core issue, multiple rounds of medications may have already been tried, [...]

German Shepherd owners, as well as the owners of most large-breed dogs, are concerned that their companions are affected by various unique health issues. Of the many issues that afflict German Shepherds in particular, the two most prominent would be musculoskeletal issues such as hip dysplasia, and skin problems perceived as “allergies”. The German Shepherd [...]

The Causes of Dog Ear Infection What are some causative factors involved in ear infections? Often, ear infections are caused by fungus, bacteria or parasites. Generally speaking, a simple lab test at your vet can help to determine what the underlying cause of the infection is. There are several factors that may lead to ear [...]

“Allergies” are the most common Ailment issue with dogs these days, and some cats as well. Ironically, it is the most commonly misdiagnosed health issue with Pets. THE DILEMMA Though there may be situations where Pets may truly be allergic to things they come in contact with, eat or inhale, it is important to understand [...]

Dog dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from your dog’s coat. Generally, dandruff is not harmful, but if left untreated, it can lead to more severe skin problems. Your dog’s constant scratching could lead to redness from the irritation, and even broken skin and infections in the most serious cases, so it’s best [...]

Dog Stress: How do you recognize that your dog is stressed out or behaving strangely? As the world around us changes our dogs have to adapt to an ever-changing human orientated society and this in turn can cause extra stress for our dogs. We forget that this new world of ours is becoming increasingly alien [...]

DAY 1: I arrive home to find dozens of people standing on the bulkhead looking out into Puget Sound. I open the door and shout: “Hey, who had a party and didn’t invite me?” As I run down to the lower deck, I can see that they are all mesmerized by something dark and ominous [...]

If you are a pet owner there may come a time when you are faced with the dilemma of whether putting a dog to sleep is ethically the right thing to do or not. It’s now been three months since I had to make that decision and still I reflect on it. The hardest part [...]

Dog Pet Insurance: We all hope that our pooch will not become sick or infirm at some time in their lives, but the reality is that one in two dogs will suffer with some form of disease, age related deterioration or accident during their lifetime. When that happens the cost of treatment alone can be [...]

Copyright (c) 2012 Dr. Deva Khalsa Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a relatively common problem in pet cats that can be worrisome and expensive. Just ask any cat owner whose feline gets cystitis at the drop of a hat. The good news is that there are natural supplements and homeopathic methods to help [...]

Copyright (c) 2012 Dr. Deva Khalsa FIP is a corona virus that infects cats. It can, in it’s initial stages, look just like a routine cold, mild fever or diarrhea. It’s insidious and comes in several forms. The most common form is the ‘wet’ form in which the cat’s abdomen fills up with a sticky, [...]