Traditionally cats are not fond of water but there are times when your cat gets into something stinky or sticky and you have to clean her. Ideally you can clean her with a damp washcloth or just wash a small portion of her. However, other times your cat will need a complete bath. Trim your cat’s nails to reduce the risk of injury if your cat lashes out at you. When you are ready to bathe your cat, act quickly and efficiently. Always keep one hand on your cat so she doesn’t try to escape. Wet your cat with lukewarm water using a small bowl since the sink sprayer may frighten her. Lather her up using cat-safe shampoo. Rinse her thoroughly, again with lukewarm water. Towel dry your cat and brush her to remove mats. Keep her warm as she dries completely. For more information, contact your Springdale, ON veterinarian or click here.

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Your dog depends on you to protect him from any of the dangers he may come into contact with, and this includes smaller things, like ticks. How can you keep your dog happily tick-free?

Your dog may want to check out every area of outdoor space he can, but this isn’t always going to be safe for him to do. Try to keep your pet out of areas that are likely to be packed with ticks, and be sure to check him over for them on a regular basis. You can also offer your pet one of several different tick prevention methods that are on the market today, like shampoos and collars. Check his flea prevention method, as some of these will cover ticks as well, leaving you with one less thing to do. For more information, please contact your local Coon Rapids, MN vet clinic.

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Did you know that pet birds like Quaker parrots can be prone to a variety of eye issues including cataracts? If you suspect your pet bird has developed cataracts call your vet to set up a routine exam. Your vet can tell you that a cataract may cause an increase in the density of the cloudiness in the lens of the bird’s eye. It often creates whiteness or a bluish color that is visible in the pupil. If your bird develops a cataract in one eye he will most likely develop a cataract in the other eye. In general, cataracts can be genetic or caused by malnutrition, trauma, diabetes, infections or even inflammatory issues. Cataracts are typical in canaries, but not in Amazons, African Greys and Macaws. Treatment for the cataract may include surgery depending on the bird’s size. Talk with your veterinarian Northwest Denver area, CO for more information. To find out more, click this link: http://westminstercovet. ... Read more »

Fatty liver disease is common in a variety of birds including the American Singer Canary. If you notice your canary is not behaving normally or appears sick, contact your vet to request an exam. Your bird may be unwell. For illnesses such as fatty liver disease symptoms such as lack of appetite, lethargy, or even depression are common. Fatty liver disease occurs when large amounts of fat are deposited in the liver. Parrots and birds that are obese often have enlarged livers due to the additional fat stored there. The sooner the disease is diagnosed and treated the higher the chances of survival. Your vet will need to run a complete physical examination to make a diagnosis. The palpitation of an enlarged liver is usually an indicator of fatty liver disease. Additional symptoms may include a distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, abnormal droppings and even poor feather health. Talk with your vet Northwest ... Read more »