Tails Pet Blog
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2014-07-01
Worms in dogs
Internal worm infestations in dogs include tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms. Symptoms and Types Signs that your dog may have worms include diarrhoea (may be bloody), weight loss, change in appetite, scooting on their bottom and possibly an overall poor appearance. Causes Whipworm: Trichuris trichiura...
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2014-07-01
Fleas in dogs
The most common skin disease in pets is flea bite hypersensitivity and allergic dermatitis. The saliva from the fleas induces an allergic response in the skin of the dog, which commonly develop in young dogs but may begin at any age. Symptoms and Types Flea...
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2014-07-01
Lyme disease in dogs
Lyme disease is transmitted by tick bite caused by a spirochete (bacteria) species of the Borrelia burgdorferi group. In dogs, it commonly results in inflammation of the joints and may also include more serious complications such as damage to the kidney and rarely heart or...
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2014-07-01
Canine parvovirus infection in dogs
Canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious viral infection that may present in two different forms. The most common form involves the intestines and less commonly the heart; attacking the heart muscles of young puppies and most often leads to death. It is the young...
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2014-07-01
Mange (demodicosis) in Dogs
Mange (demodicosis) is caused by a variety of Demodex mites which inhabit the hair follicles of dogs and lead to an inflammatory disease. The severity of the symptoms will depend on the type of mite that is infecting the dog. It can lead to skin...
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2014-07-01
Cutie Tuesday #10
Kittens and Dubstep who would of thought? This is an extraordinary video of two kittens playing with each other. They have just simply added a dubstep backtrack and slowed the footage down, such a great idea! This video shows just how incredible cats really are...
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2014-06-30
This Dog Loves Guitar
Isn't it just the best to see an animal enjoying the incredible sound of an acoustic guitar.
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