Worms in dogs and cats are tenacious Parasites and treatment can be frustrating. In spite of the treatment that you may adhere to for your pet, there is always an underlying risk of re-infection. This is due to the fact that worm larva and eggs can stay dormant in the tissues and intestines for a long time before maturing.
From minor conditions like cat Dandruff to Malignant Tumors, a cat’s skin can be a reflection of nearly all kinds of medical conditions. Itchy Skin can potentially lead to feline Hair Loss, feline Acne and lick granulomas. Treating skin disorders in cats, therefore, depends mainly on the underlying health condition of the cat.
Most cat owners do not realize that pets face Stress like humans. When you bring home a cat you are actually denying her the company of her mother and litter. This can have a great impact on the animal.
What is flea Bite dermatitis?
Fleas are an extremely common parasite among dogs and Cats. Some pets suffer very little from the bites of these creatures but a number of less fortunate pets develop an allergic reaction to flea saliva, leading to a severe skin reaction known as flea Bite dermatitis. Fleas Bite their host animal and suck the blood for nutrition, leaving saliva behind under the pet’s skin.
About your pet’s paws and pads
Your dog or cat may often walk over rocks, soil, thorns and snow ,even if confined to your yard. Unlike us humans, our pets don’t have foot-protection in the form of shoes and although their paws and paw-pads are much tougher than our feet, they do sometimes suffer from cuts, wounds, bruising, cracks and even burns. You should check and care for your pets’ paws regularly to treat any injuries and prevent infections.
Minor injuries in pets
Both dogs and Cats often fall victim to minor cuts, scrapes, bites and stings- especially those with outdoor lifestyles and adventurous natures! Cuts and scrapes, abrasions, insect bites, fights with other animals - all can result in a miserable pet with consequent risk of infection. Like people, animals can also suffer from allergies and reactions to plants like Poison Ivy and Poison Oak.
Most of these little injuries heal fairly quickly on their own and without long-term adverse effects, especially in healthy pets with strong immune systems.
New information is emerging on pets and Aromatherapy massage. One must heed more caution with animals than when using Essential Oils than with humans. For one thing animals skin absorbs oils at a different rate than human skin.