by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? The heart and what sorts of things can go wrong with it Are animal hearts the same as human hearts? Not all animals but all mammals have the same basic heart design of four chambers with valves between the chambers and also valves at the...
by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? I’m going to talk about health insurance for pets You mean to cover vet bills when they get injured? Yes but it’s not just for when they are injured, its for all those ongoing vet bills for things like skin problems and heart disease too. So...
by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? I’m going to talk about the Cavy today The what? The Cavy. Thats the scientific name for the guinea pig So what can you tell us about guinea pigs. Well they originally come from the Andes in south America and they can still be found living...
by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Feline infectious peritonitis known as FIP for short Ok and what exactly is FIP? It’s a fatal viral disease of cats. By fatal do you mean there is no treatment? Yes that’s right. It’s fatal in 100% of cases with no treatment available How do...
by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Bones- Feeding of bones to dogs Dogs love bones don’t they. Is that a good thing for them? Bones are undoubtedly good for the teeth and also provide a lot of enjoyment for dogs but they can also cause problems too. What sort of problems?...
by petpack | Jun 18, 2024 | Companion Animals, FAQs
Whats the topic for today? Puerperal Tetany in the bitch. That’s a very technical name? Does it have a simpler name? Yes Eclampsia. Well that’s no better. What is it? It refers to a dangerous drop in blood calcium levels that can occur around the time of whelping....
