Cloudy eyes don't always mean cataracts — it may be nuclear sclerosis.A cloudy white eye is a change in the lensSome owners notice that the once jet-black centre of their pet's eye is tur...
Some medicines can be shared between people and pets — but others can cause lifelong damage. Please take note!▼ These can be shared ▼For emergency wound care, first flush the wound with p...
Three disinfectants are common in every home: 75% alcohol, diluted bleach and hypochlorous acid water. Which is best for a household with pets? Hypochlorous acid water is the most suitabl...
A 2018 US study found that up to 70% of dogs aged 15 and over suffer from cognitive decline.We all know old age brings a host of illnesses, and dementia is the one we fear most: as the kn...
To this day, research on glycemic index in dogs and cats remains very scarce. Rather than be held hostage by marketing terms, focus on feeding a balanced diet.The glycemic index (GI) come...
Peptides and amino acids are the small molecules protein breaks down into — and the form an animal's gut absorbs best.Protein, peptides and amino acids belong to the same family of nutrie...
How well nutrition is used depends on the nutrient your pet lacks most.What we usually call protein is made of 50 or more amino acids, often together with functional molecules — lipids, m...
Stop using "it's just fluff" as an excuse — learn to tell whether your pet is muscular or overweight.Vets are often asked: "My dog weighs 12 kg — is that fat?" "My cat is 4 kg now — time ...
Puppyhood is a dog's most vulnerable stage and calls for careful attention. Here are four easy ways to keep an eye on a puppy's health.1. Is weight increasing steadily?Weight gain is a ke...
Wild cats vs. city cats — the difference in a phrase: active hunting vs. passive feeding.Cats in the wild find their own food, and their prey is diverse: mice, birds, even rabbits. A whol...
