Posts tagged ‘risk’

Our cat Maia has mysteriously contracted an unfortunate case of ear mites. I have to get her treated tomorrow, but I was wondering if I’d be at risk if I sleep in my bed tonight, considering she’s been sleeping and occasionally rubbing her head on my bed. Could I contract the mites as well?

Ways to prevent Hip Dysplasia?

January 10th, 2011

Hello doglovers, My husband and I were considering getting a Golden Retriever. Many seem to suffer from hip dysplasia though, which worries us a lot. A reputable breeder that has health certificates for all the "parent dogs" is a MUST, I know. But are there any more ways to prevent/avoid hip dysplasia? Have you made [...]

I have a 14 week old puppy that just got her 3rd set of shots. I am mainly concerned with parvo. Do I need to wait until she has her next shot at 17 weeks before I take her to the dog park? How much risk is involved here? Thanks so much!

he is a lab and border collie mix. he’s very excited and wild, but we think he would really enjoy and benefit from a trip to the dog park. the only problem is is that he’s never been off leash and "let loose". also, i am not sure he will come back to me. what [...]

Cat beds and rabbits?

October 5th, 2010

My rabbits are obsessed with the cats bed i was wondering can i get my rabbits a cat bed and put it in the cage with them so they can be comfy cosy or would it be too much of a risk

The only pet store that has dwarf hamsters is one that used cedar as bedding. Does this mean there could be a risk of him not living long (if I buy one)?

ok well i read about a researcher that said, "letting a dog lick your face, picking up its mess or allowing it to sleep on your bed could put you at risk of catching salmonella, campylobacter or MRSA." i looked up pictures of salmonella, campylobacter, and MRSA, and trust me, they ARE NOT just infections [...]

We have had our dog (2 year old bischon frise/jack russel!) for little over a month and in that time he has snapped at our daughter 1 1/2 twice and a friends 3 yr old once!! The first time he snapped at our daughter it was because she pulled at his paw, not roughly but [...]

He had went to the restroom before this time I seen the worm and it was normal stool nothing unusual, about ten minutes later he went again and it was gooey and had a thing that looked like spaghetti in it. He threw up a little bit and it looked watery. My puppy has been [...]

i have a lg. breed dog who b/c of his old age is no longer able to control his bladder while he is sleeping, he peed the bed last night and i have an ALL FOAM mattress and need to get the pee out. just discovered the pee this morning and put a towel on [...]