PETS AND ANIMALS

Most people have the misconception that only humans can develop diabetes.

This however is not true. Dear Hamlet, your mongrel can be diabetic. Pets to develop diabetes. This definitely can be down heartening but the pet owner should not think all hope is lost.

Many pet owners upon finding out that their pet is diabetic immediately wonder whether the animal would be put to sleep. This need not be necessary. It all depends on the age and the overall health of the pet in question.

Many pets diagnosed with diabetes have gone to lead very long and pleasant lives and yours should not be an exemption. You however have to put in time and a lot of commitment to achieve this.

Pets diagnosed with diabetes can live as long as non-diabetic animals and to achieve this simply means that appropriate attention is given to the pet when due. The pet owner must therefore be committed to the regimen and treatments provided by a skilled and equally committed veterinarian.

Feeding regimen must be adhered to strictly. The old practice where the cat or dog be fed one day and perhaps forgotten until a convenient time is no longer permissible nor acceptable. This can endanger the pet. The cat can not be “abandoned’ at home when going on a long trip. She has to be taken along. Dear Hamlet can not be left with the neighbors casually again. The pets at this stage need a lot of extra care. You have to make sacrifices.

You can at this stage no longer take things for granted. It does not mean you have to give up your job or end your marriage. It requires that you pay attention to any strange developments and take note of these changes and attained to them immediately. Any sloth on your part can lead to serious complications and perhaps death. This ugly scenario can be prevented by simply adhering to the instructions already given.

Note that a diabetic pet means more money for the vet and the pet stores. This should also be put into consideration. Knowledge of this and its cost implications may determine whether you cut down on some of your expenses, or even buy a Do-it-Yourself health handbook or perhaps put the pet out of her misery. This last option should really be a last option!

Let me relate to you a story why vigilance counts.

There was a this man who had a monkey that he loved. He had a chain round its abdomen permanently to keep it from running off.

Unfortunately, this chain at one point had been bound to tight and it began to cut the skin. The owner ignored it. The wound later turn light green but by then, the owner was too busy with other commitments.

Within a short time, the poor animal developed locked jaw. It had contacted tetanus. The poor thing eventually died.

Such trajedies start innocently and hence that is why great vigilance is needed from all members of the family.



By: Aries King

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Do you have a pet dog or cat in your house? Have you always invested your time and money taking care of them the way you take care of your kids or yourself? For sure, you don’t really care much of how much money or time you spent on your fur-covered friend or your very purr-ty tabby or your lovable majestic African grey parrot. You will always try to see to it that you give them the best in the world even for their health’s sake and their welfare. Sometimes, you even go for the jugular by letting them go through under the knife if there is a need. You even carefully choose the best pet medications for them no matter how expensive it going to be. But, pretty soon, you will end up thinking about all of these things when the cost of pet medications will seep through your brain….and your wallet. But there is an alternative answer for your query. Why not try to switch to an online pet pharmacy instead of going to your vet? Is there really a pet medication advantage to it?

In this very busy, complicated and modern world you’re living in today, you can’t help but accept the fact that nothing getting any cheaper. Even basic services for humans and animals alike are getting very expensive and if you have a pet of your own, you will surely invest your time and money for them, if you do care for them dearly.

If technological breakthroughs and latest discoveries and latest medications for pet are getting quite expensive, how about turning on these technologies themselves and take full advantage of it? Pet medications bought in an online pet pharmacy is the most affordable way to give your pet the best care possible.

Everyone loves their pets and that includes you. They’re fun to be with, their cuddly, their cute and always full of unconditional love. They will give you love no matter what it takes but unfortunately, for some animal-caring humans, giving back the love that these animals bring can be very expensive.

Online pet pharmacies tend to offer discounted pet medications. This will help you save a lot of money and time especially your pet needs quick medical attention. This would be an advantage to those who live in far-away places, far from veterinarians and animal hospitals. If you’re spending hundreds of dollars on pet medications alone, do you think it’s time that you switch to online pet pharmacy?

For sure, as a pet owner, you will always complain that it can be very difficult to find prescription pet medication. But with the advent of the Internet, everything can be done is just a couple of minutes.

You may never know if or when your pet might become sick. When you have quick access to online pet medications, you could save your doggie’s or your tabby’s life.

One of the advantage of availing the services or switching to pet medication sites is that you can get yourself informed for all information regarding pet diseases, the latest medications and even first-aid procedures in real-time and you don’t have to wait for your vet to come around or go out in the middle of the night heading off to his clinic with a dying pet animal in your arms and you wouldn’t want that to happen to you now, would you? So, avail of the pet medication advantage and your pet will surely thank you for it.



By: Paul Kramer

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“No pet left behind” became the vow of every pet lover who watched with horror as beloved family pets were abandoned when their humans were forced to evacuate without them during Hurricane Katrina. That promise was definitely evident during the California wildfires of 2007 when families refused to go to the refugee centers and instead camped out in tents so that their pets could stay with them.

If you are preparing for disaster survival, do not forget to prepare for your pets as well. These beloved companions enrich our lives and it is important that we consider their welfare in the event of a disaster. Remember that they are domesticated animals and not trained to survive on their own. Without their humans they will often experience a horrible death.

Here is a list of things you can do to ensure that your pets are protected in the event of a disaster:

1. Locate possible shelters, including hotels and motels in the area you plan to evacuate to that will accept pets. Make sure you include that information in your own bug out bag (BOB) and in the pet’s individual go bag.

2. Keep identification tags and vaccinations current. Consider getting your dog or cat micro-chipped so they can be identified in case you get separated.

3. Keep the necessary item(s) handy for secure transportation, such as: leashes, pet carriers or harnesses.

4. Keep a copy of your pet’s medical record in your BOB and also in your pet’s go bag.

If the worst should happen and you must leave your pet at home, there are some steps you can take to ensure that they are as safe as possible. Leave them loose in the house with plenty of water and food. In the bathrooms, leave the toilet seats up, remove the tank covers and place something in front of the doors to keep them open.

Place large signs on the outside of each outside door notifying authorities that there are pets in the house and their location. Include the name and number of your vet, as well as a phone number where you can be contacted to be reunited with your pets.

Animals are more sensitive than we are to atmospheric changes that signal bad storms and will often try to hide well in advance of the danger. It is therefore imperative that you bring them inside as soon as you become aware of an approaching threat.

During the actual storm or disaster there are some immediate steps you can take to ensure the safety of your pet. First of all, never leave your pet outside. Bring them inside, use newspapers for sanitary purposes, and feed them canned food that has a high percentage of moisture content. This will cut down on the amount of water they will need to drink.

If you have more than one animal, you would be advised to separate them. Even if they normally get along and are best of pals, disaster situations can cause them to react in an unpredictable manner. Fear and uncertainty can unset your pets’ normal equilibrium resulting in aggressive or defensive behavior.

Very few of the pets left behind during Katrina were ever returned to their rightful owners. Right now there are steps you can take to ensure that that vow of “no pet left behind” is fulfilled when the next great disaster occurs. There is nothing more heartbreaking than being forced to leave a beloved pet behind as you are being rescued.



By: C.L. Hendricks

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