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The liver is one of the largest organs in our body, and it's considered the big laboratory and storehouse of the organism. It synthesizes a lot of enzymes and proteins, and thus it is the largest detoxifying organ. The liver also stores glycogen, which is essential for the balance of glucose, among...
Deciding to end the life of an animal is an act that takes a lot of responsibility and requires a suitable approach. It's not the same thing to part with an ill cat as it is with an elderly cat as you can never exactly know the condition of your pet.
The cost, the possibility of doing it at home or...
For years, homeopathy has been considered an alternative therapy that can replace the usual chemicals and drugs we consume daily. You can find different homeopathic products currently on the market, even for different types of animals.
Horses are very sensitive and delicate beings despite their striking...
It is important to spend time with your dog every day. Not only because they are animals who need affection and socialization for their well-being, but because being in touch with your dog will allow you to quickly notice any signs that may indicate a disease or disorder.
Just looking at your dog is not enough...
As humans and dogs do not speak the same auditory language, we as owners need to be attentive to and mindful of any changes in our pet's physical or behavioral changes. Maintaining a good state of health for a dog means picking up on its signals and demeanor as well as keeping an eye on changes in its physical...
When a rabbit's teeth are overgrown, they are said to have malocclusion. This because the teeth become misaligned between the upper and lower jaw. It is something which can cause serious trouble in the rabbit and even be fatal if not treated. Wild rabbits rarely develop malocclusion because their diet...
Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects the victim's bloodstream; starting from the bone marrow, it multiplies the number of white blood cells. It's a very serious condition, and it can be fatal for your dog if not detected early enough.
This AnimalWised article will tell you all you need to know about...
Thankfully, dog owners are increasingly aware of the importance of treating their pet's health in such a way that is both respectful and harmless to their body. However, this isn't always possible, and it's sometimes necessary to resort to pharmacological therapy.
By familiarizing yourself with the drugs...
Dogs, like humans, can suffer hair loss; this condition is known as canine alopecia. As you'll see, certain dog breeds have a greater genetic predisposition to suffer from this disease, although there are various causes. And, depending on the cause, the disease will evolve in one way or another.
In this...
Betta fish puff up as part of their natural behavior, often as a result of their highly aggressive nature. This is often the case for betta fish which share an aquarium with other fish species, some of which should not be allowed to remain in the same tank together. However, there are also pathological...
It's crucial to know about the different illnesses that are likely to affect your Maltese in order to prevent them and react to any symptoms in time. Some signs of disease, such as brown ears, diarrhea, an allergy or vomiting are easy enough to recognize; if you notice these symptoms in your Maltese...
The Maltese dog, sometimes mistakenly called "Bichon", is a very old breed. Its origin is not known for certain, but it might have been in the Sicilian city of Melita or the Méléda Island in the Adriatic Sea. These dogs were bred to hunt mice on ships and harbors of the Mediterranean. Nowadays they are...
Homeopathy is an increasingly popular natural therapy for both humans and animals. This is so because of several reasons, among which we can highlight its effectiveness and excellent safety conditions, since homeopathy doesn't cause any adverse or side effects.
In this AnimalWised article we'll delve...
If you want to adopt a male cat but don't fancy raising a load of kittens, the wisest thing to do will be to neuter it at the right time. This will save you from a host of problems, and your beloved cat will lead a pleasant and happy life. Moreover, neutering your cat will bring numerous health and behavior...
Homeopathy is a therapy that uses only all-natural products with different healing purposes. Until recently homeopathy was developed exclusively for humans, but after becoming convinced of the effectiveness of the treatments many people have started using homeopathy on their pets.
These are products that,...
When a dog is dehydrated, they will be in an immediate need of rehydration. Dehydration can be due to loss of electrolytes during exercise, hot ambient temperatures or even as a side effect to illness. When the dehydration is mild, we can use our homemade solution for dehydrated dogs from AnimalWised....
There are anti-inflammatory drugs especially made for dogs, and it is not so rare to use them to heal our pets. In order to help you understand how to keep your dog healthy, we at AnimalWised will tell you what these anti-inflammatory drugs are, what they do, and explain what are their possible side effects....
We are growing more and more aware of the need to treat our pets in natural ways that are as harmless as possible, since most times this means less damage to their bodies and less change in their physiology.
However, we must be clear that the term natural does not always mean harmless, and even less so...
We should never give human antibiotics to a cat. There are many reasons why this is prohibited behavior for cat guardians. The same applies to all drugs. Often, the specific drug will be toxic to cats. Not only will it not treat the bacterial infection for which antibiotics are used, but it can cause...
Skin tumors are among the most common skin diseases in dogs. Skin tumors that occur in the skin itself (in the epidermis or the dermis) and are called subcutaneous tumors and develop just under the skin.
Strictly speaking, a tumor is a prominent, hard and well-defined lesion. On the other hand, a neoplasm...
Conjunctivitis in dogs is an eye condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the inside of the eyelids. Sometimes the swelling may be accompanied by an infection. We will identify this as the eyes of our dog will normally become red, teary or present rheum. At AnimalWised we...