Blog: Pet Nutrition & Wellness
Heat Stroke in Pets
WHAT IS IT? Elevated body temperature >41 C (106 F) and increased respiratory effort,without signs of infection or inflammation. Normal body temperature for a dog is 38.0 – 39.0 C (100.4 – 102.2 F) HOW DOES IT HAPPEN? Heat dissipating mechanisms (evaporation from the surface of the tongue...
First Time Kitten Vaccines
Kitten Vaccines When? At about 8 weeks of age. What? Panleukopenia – a very serious virus affecting the respiratory and gastro-intestinal Rhinotracheitis – a virus causing upper respiratory and ocular symptoms Calicivirus – a virus which causes upper respiratory signs and severe ulceration in the mouth How Will My Kitten...
First Time Puppy Vaccines
Puppy Vaccines When? At about 8 weeks of age. What? Distemper – a virus which attacks the respiratory, gastro-intestinal and neurological systems Adenovirus – a virus which predominantly damages the liver Parvovirus – a virus which can cause severe damage to the small intestine Parainfluenza – a...
