Rabbits love to munch on hay, fruits, vegetables, and pellets.  However, do you have any idea how much your bunny should be getting of each? Here are some tips to keep your bunny from piling on extra pounds:

Rabbits are herbivores. Their diet should be composed of at least 80-85% hay because they need to chew on fiber to keep their teeth well-trimmed; dietary fiber also promotes digestive function.
Some rabbit owners choose to place their pets on a pellet diet because it’s more convenient, but this type of diet is known to be one of the surest ways to an obese rabbit. Pellets should be used sparingly because they are formulated to meet the growing needs of meat rabbits.

Aside from hay and pellets, rabbits should also have fresh leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, beet tops, kale, and collards. Fruits, like carrots are your rabbit’s version of sweet treats.

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Once in a while, your cat sneezes; but if he is active and normal, it is really nothing to worry about. However, if your cat’s sneezing seems to be frequent than usual or is accompanied by blood or mucus, or if your kitty also has eye discharges and/or cough, the sneeze may be a red flag signifying significant health problems.

Here are possible reasons of sneezing in cats:

•    Nasal irritant such as dust, strong scent, or chemical irritant that triggers a reflexive sneeze

•    Respiratory infections, generally caused by a viral infection; this is like your common cold.

•    A noxious scent or chemical fumes produced by various solvents; these products causes inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose and sinuses

•    Foreign bodies in the nose, such as grass awns or blades of grass, can cause irritation; if a foreign body is not expelled by sneezing, it ... Read more »

Once in a while, your cat sneezes; but if he is active and normal, it is really nothing to worry about. However, if your cat’s sneezing seems to be frequent than usual or is accompanied by blood or mucus, or if your kitty also has eye discharges and/or cough, the sneeze may be a red flag signifying significant health problems.

Here are possible reasons of sneezing in cats:

•    Nasal irritant such as dust, strong scent, or chemical irritant that triggers a reflexive sneeze

•    Respiratory infections, generally caused by a viral infection; this is like your common cold.

•    A noxious scent or chemical fumes produced by various solvents; these products causes inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose and sinuses

•    Foreign bodies in the nose, such as grass awns or blades of grass, can cause irritation; if a foreign body is not expelled by sneezing, it ... Read more »

Bringing along your canine buddy on a trip by land, sea, or air can be an adventure; and it can certainly be quite a handful. But when you prepare and plan ahead of time, you will have fewer hassles and be able to enjoy your trip more. Here are some things that should be on your checklist:

Make sure that your pet’s health record is up-to-date and duly signed by your veterinarian.

Have a list of veterinarians who have practices around your vacation spot.

•    If your dog does not have a microchip, it’s time to consider getting him one. It is the most reliable mode of pet identification.

•    If your dog is on medication, make sure to bring the entire prescription and some extra ones.

•    Your pet’s favorite toy and blanket

•    Combs and brush

•    Food and water bowls

•    Paper towe ... Read more »