Pet Care

Keeping your parrot safe during the holiday period

by Tamara Labelle of ExoticDirect pet insurance Christmas is a great time for families and friends, but it can be a hazardous time for parrots if you don’t plan ahead. So what risks at home should you look out for with the festivities approaching? Christmas trees and your parrot Real Christmas trees Parrots love trees, after … Read more

5 Reasons to Get Your Pet Checked Regularly with a Vet

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve recently just become a fur parent or if you’ve been adopting fur babies for years, bringing them into the vet for regular check-ups is definitely a non-negotiable. Although a lot of people choose to only treat their pets when something’s wrong, it’s not the wisest way to … Read more

7 of the Most Common Dog Parasites (And How to Prevent Them)

Dogs are very vulnerable to parasites.Click here for a list of some of the most common dog parasites and how to prevent them. Unfortunately, most pet owners will have to deal with their pet having parasites at some point during their pet’s life. This is often more true for dogs than any … Read more

What happens if you give CBD to your pet?

CBD has taken the world by storm since the Farm Bill was passed back in 2018. The compound derived from cannabis is now used by around 15% of Americans to help with a whole range of health issues, including depression, chronic pain, and epilepsy. Things were taken to a whole new level, … Read more

How to help your pregnant cat to give birth at home?

How to help your pregnant cat to give birth at home

Is your kitty the most meaningful thing in your life? You saw that she’s expecting a litter and you want to do everything you can to make this time easier for her? If this is the case, you should read our article where we present you tested methods that will help your … Read more

How to help your dog be less scared during veterinary exams

Dog Vetrinarian

Before taking in a dog, you need to remember that it’s a huge responsibility. Food, toys, vet visits it all costs money. If you have set your mind on it, think about what breed you would like to buy/adopt. If you are not sure, you can look for information on the internet  … Read more

What is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and How Can It Be Managed?

What is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and How Can It Be Managed

Hip dysplasia is not something that pet owners necessarily know anything about until their dog or a friend’s pooch develops a swaying gait or a sensitive pelvis and needs a diagnosis. It’s only then that they may hear the term ‘hip dysplasia’. In this article, we touch on what it is and … Read more

CBD for Dogs: 5 Research Backed Health Benefits

CBD for Dogs: 5 Research Backed Health Benefits

CBD oil, also known as cannabidiol, is a compound found in hemp, a non-psychoactive plant in the cannabis family. Because it doesn’t cause any impairment or “high” it has been the focus of dozens of medical studies and identified as a potential therapy for many disorders and symptoms. Although veterinary research on … Read more

4 Tips to Help You Care for Your Disabled Pet

Being the owner of a disabled pet can be both daunting and challenging. This is often because there aren’t that many disabled pets with special needs around, so you may not know the best way to care for pets with additional needs. Our pets can become like family members, so it is important to us that they are cared for as well as possible. Royalty Free Photo While it may seem difficult to have a disabled pet to care for, by making a few adjustments to your home and lifestyle, you can ensure that your pet’s additional requirements don’t get in the way of them living a happy and restriction free life. Here are four tips on how you can care for your disabled pet. Stick to a Routine It is important that you instill a routine into your pet’s life, as this will help them to feel orientated and settled. If your pet has only recently become disabled, then it will need some time to adjust to this new way of life. Making sure that you stick to a routine can mean simple changes, such as getting out of bed around the same time every day and letting your pet outside for the toilet. This helps them to prepare for each part of their day, so they don’t feel overly stressed. Get Online While you may not know any other disabled pets and their owners, there are plenty of them online who you can reach out to. By joining forums and looking out for advice pages, you can find all the information you need to make sure that your disabled pet is well cared for. You can also find support for yourself online. Having a pet that is disabled can sometimes be overwhelming and you may start to wonder if you can cope. But remember that it is important that you look after yourself so that you can be there for your pet. Get Any Necessary Equipment A disabled pet is likely to need special equipment to make their day to day lives a lot easier. If you live in a home with stairs, then you may start only allowing your dog on the bottom floor, so that they can’t injure themselves any further. You can also now get dog wheelchairs; these can help dogs who have had their legs amputated or who have lost the feeling in their legs. Check Your Home is Safe You should make sure that you check your home before having a disabled pet come live with you, as there may be potential areas of danger that you hadn’t considered when your pet wasn’t disabled. You may want to install baby gates to block the stairs or add non slip rugs to your wooden floors to avoid further injuries. Having a disabled pet can feel like a life changing adjustment, but there are many simple changes and additions you can make in your life to ensure that a pet with special needs is just as well looked after and cared for as a pet that is 100% healthy.

Being the owner of a disabled pet can be both daunting and challenging. This is often because there aren’t that many disabled pets with special needs around, so you may not know the best way to care for pets with additional needs. Our pets can become like family members, so it is … Read more