Exotic Pets Actually Aren’t Hard to Care For

Caring for Exotic Pets

So you go to the zoo and see an impossibly cute little ‘wild’ animal performing some awe-inducing behavior. It’s smaller than your dog, and it looks like it would make the perfect pet. You turn to the keeper next to you and excitedly ask, “would it make a good pet?”

“Absolutely not,” the keeper replies. “They demand a lot of care. They will destroy your furniture, pee on the walls, and bite you. They are not domesticated!”

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Hypertension or High Blood Pressure in Cats

What is hypertension? 

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. A cat is generally thought to be hypertensive when its systolic blood pressure is above 160mm Hg.

Are certain cats more likely to get high blood pressure?

In humans, hypertension is related to several factors, including a stressful lifestyle. Although not all causes of feline hypertension have been identified, stress does not appear to play a role in the development of this disorder in cats.

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High Blood Pressure in Dogs (Hypertension): A Brief Guide

 

There are various health conditions caused by high blood pressure in humans, and the same applies to dogs. High blood pressure in dogs can negatively affect how your pooch functions in their daily life. This condition occurs naturally, or may be triggered by an external source or underlying cause. Your dog will experience different symptoms depending on their age and if they have any other ailments.

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Canine Coronavirus Disease

What is canine coronavirus disease?

Canine coronavirus disease, known as CCoV, is a highly infectious intestinal infection in dogs, especially puppies. Canine coronavirus is usually short-lived but may cause considerable abdominal discomfort for a few days in infected dogs. The virus is from the Coronaviridae family. The virus gets its name from the fact that when viewed from above under an electron microscope, the virus has a ring of projections that appear like a coronet, or a small crown made of ornaments fixed on a metal ring. There are many types of coronavirus, each affecting different animal species, including humans.

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What You Can Do to Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs

Modern day living has a lot going for it, but possibly the leading attributes have to do with advances in medical arts. Disease has always been one of our greatest foes, but via timely and routine vaccinations, education, and preventive practices, we can live a relatively healthy life. This goes for our pets, too.

Lyme disease in dogs remains a formidable threat, but there are several ways to counteract possible exposure to this serious illness.

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Meet Monty, The Cat With Down Syndrome That’s Capturing Hearts Around The World

The internet has fallen in love with Monty, a very special cat with a huge heart and an adorable personality. You see, the cat has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t stop the beautiful feline from enjoying life to its fullest. The cat was living in an animal shelter when Michael Bjørn, and his partner, Mikala Klein found her and decided to adopt her. The two felt an instant connection to the cat and knew Monty was the right cat for them. No one before them showed any interest when it comes to adopting the cat simply because he looks different. Luckily, Monty now has a happy home and gets plenty of love and attention.

Michael Bjørn, and his partner, Mikala Klein from Rødovre outside Copenhagen in Denmark were looking to adopt a new cat.

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This Is What a 550lb Giant Tortoise Looks Like Compared to a Human

People are in shock after realizing just how big giant tortoises really are, after seeing a 550-pound reptile compared to a human.

A clip of the supersized creature heading to lunch has caused a stir online, after it was shared to Twitter on Wednesday.

The caption reveals the pair are Aldabra tortoises, officially the Aldabrachelys gigantea, with the bigger of the two aptly named Tank.

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Grieving Man Goes to the Shelter and Adopts All the Dogs Nobody Else Wanted

Some people love animals so much that they can’t seem to get enough of them, adopting dogs and other animals until they are surrounded by a virtual farm. One such person, Steve Grieg, has taken it upon himself to provide a forever home to senior dogs unwanted by others. But Grieg didn’t always think this way.

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