First Aid

What Happens? Itching and scratching can be caused for numerous reasons, but allergies are the most common cause of these symptoms. There are 4 m...

  What Happens? Pets often get bites and stings to their head and mouth from being curious of bugs Most bites and stings are non-life threatening,...

What Happens? Like us, the toenails of cats and dogs are continuously growing.  If not maintained and allowed to overgrow, the nails can break of...

  What Happens? Hypothermia usually occurs because pets are either outside during extreme temperatures for some reason or have fallen into freezin...

  What Happens? Pets overheat due to exposure to extreme temperatures Possible history of being left in car or playing outside during the middle o...

  What Happens? Falling down can be caused by numerous issues Fainting (syncope) can be a cause of falling down Ataxia (ie walking like they are d...

What Happens? The most common causes for facial swelling are dental issues and some sort of allergic reactions. With dental issues, there is usua...

  What Happens? The outside layer of the eye is called the cornea and is very thin.  Scratches or injuries to this layer (ie corneal ulcers) can g...

  What Happens? The ear canal is basically an extension of the skin and is prone to infection. Ear infection can be caused by bacteria, yeast, or...