Ringworm is a common condition that can affect both pets and humans. A fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails, the name ‘ringworm’ comes from the round, red, raised ring that marks the boundary of the inflammation.
It is safe to say that most people have either had ringworm themselves, or known someone who has. There are several different forms of ringworm that you should be aware of in order to know how to treat it in either you or your pet.
Dog dental care is often overlooked by owners, but it is just as important to keeping your dog healthy and happy. To protect your dog from recurring or future dental problems, you need to take good care of their teeth and gums. Here’s how.
Veterinarians are trained to trim your pet’s nails, but owners themselves can learn how to do it too. What’s important is that it gets done regularly. But how should you go about it?
Separation anxiety is a very real – and sometimes frustrating – problem that dogs of all different breeds, shapes, and sizes suffer from. As a pet owner, this can be extremely frustrating, for many different reasons. Dogs experiencing separation anxiety might urinate, defecate, bark, howl, chew, dig, or even try to escape your home when you are not there. Sure, these behaviors may also indicate that your dog could stand to go back to training and needs to be taught proper house manners, but they also can be symptoms of distress or separation anxiety.
Read moreHow to Care for Dogs Suffering from Separation Anxiety
Common pests and parasites that usually infest cats and dogs can also affect pocket pets, such as guinea pigs, ferrets, gerbils, hamsters, and rabbits. Unfortunately, the medications that work for your other pets may not be the best treatment for smaller animals.
Preventative care in these cases is crucial. Here are the various parasites that can harm pocket pets and the preventative actions you can do to keep them safe.
Welcoming a new cat to the family is a fun and exciting experience. But for first-time cat parents, it can be overwhelming too, with some wondering, “What do kittens need, exactly?”
Kittens may be small, but there are a number of vital supplies you must have to prepare for their arrival and make their first days in your household safe and happy. So to get off to a smooth start, tick off the following items from your checklist.
We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting Rabies Awareness Month right here at Sykesville Veterinary Clinic. This is an incredibly important cause to us, and one that needs as much awareness as possible.
Guinea pigs are wonderful little companions that are actually quite healthy, overall. However, if they do happen to get sick, their health can deteriorate rapidly and it can cause a great deal of heartache for pet owners.
With the summer sun blissfully shining above, all we want to do some days is relaxing. Sitting in the garden, whilst enjoying a fresh fruit, can be a real chill-deal. With our best friend, the furry one that is, wagging their tail and begging for a bite, we’re not quite sure. Doubts creep in as we’re questioning the idea whether dogs can eat fruits.
Read moreHealthy Yet Delicious Fruits Your Dog Will Love to Eat
As a responsible pet owner, one of your top priorities should be to seek out the right heartworm and flea preventative. Many people do not realize this, but fleas and heartworms can be extremely dangerous to your pup. If left untreated, these pests can end up being costly for you, the pet owner, and deadly to your beloved four-legged friend.
Read moreBasic Tips on Heartworm and Flea Prevention for Dogs