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Mangy pet? Help is at hand…

Mange… the dreaded skin disease that can occur in pets, causes great concern for pet owners. Once a death sentence for many pets, mange is now more easily diagnosed and treated. There are two types of mange which pet owners should know about… the most common type of mange is called demodectic mange, often referred to as read mange while the second type of mange is called sarcoptic mange in dogs or notoedric mange in cats.

As with everything else in the world, going to the vet with your pet may not be all that it could in terms of getting complete information. You may not get all the information you may require to make the best decision for your pet’s health. This is usually a result of what the age-old maxim tells us… “You don’t know what you don’t know.”

Interesting facts about geckos…

Geckos are unlike other lizards in that they have voices, some a croak, a high-pitched chirping or a clicking sound. They feed on small animals such as rodents, small birds or other lizards, but mainly insects. They make interesting pets but many pet parents are put off by the stench of the terrarium inhabited by geckos and their food.

Pets add to our quality of life and…

No matter the intense financial recession, it seems that we are still willing to spend our hard-earned dollars on our pets. From a psychological viewpoint, this actually makes sense. The recession depresses us, and pets make us feel better… and it is known that when people are depressed they will spend more on entertainment and other things to make themselves fell better.

Like humans, pets can also get Gingivitis… diseased and bleeding gums. The disease can get so bad as to require antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines or even the removal of teeth. Read more about this dental health concern for pets and how a change in diet may help.