Posts Tagged ‘wound care’
Top Five Most Common Cat Injuries
Most cat parents will have to deal with an injury to their feline friends at some point, and the majority of those will likely be minor and superficial. But some cats just seem to court trouble – or are especially accident-prone! Let’s review the most common injuries* cats experience, along with ways you can help…
Read MoreRingworm: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Ringworm is one of the most deceptively named conditions that pets – and people – can encounter. It’s not a worm at all – it’s a fungal infection that affects the skin, hair follicles, and nails of many species of animals. Additionally, although it often appears as a circular lesion, it is not always a…
Read MoreCut to the Quick: How to Handle Your Dog’s Bleeding Toenail
It’s a familiar tale for pet owners. You’re trying to trim your dog’s nails and you clip a bit too much off. Suddenly, there’s blood on the floor. Then your dog jumps away, then runs away, and before you know it, your room looks like a crime scene. Dogs’ toenails are composed of two parts…
Read MorePet First Aid Preparation: Emergency Care for Dogs and Cats
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness month, making it the perfect time to review your family’s plan for veterinary emergencies. That way, you’ll be prepared if your dog or cat ends up with a laceration or bleeding wound, broken limb, burn, bite, or sting. First and foremost, make sure you have a pet first…
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