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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Not many dogs go through life without an injury. The world is full of things that can harm your dog, on purpose or by accident. Practice prevention and preparation.
Any injury should be assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible but all injuries need First Aid. ...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — You may have heard of spay, neuter or desexing clinics. Or you might have a surgery appointment for your cat or dog. Many people like to have an idea of what is going to happen, what to expect and what complications might occur
The steps leading to preparation of an...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Mange is a common term people use for any dog with skin disease, especially the ones with hair loss and itchiness. However, mange refers to specific skin diseases caused by mites. Mange is caused by different kinds of mites, and affects many kinds of animals, including...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The old saying: “let sleeping dogs lie” was said for good reason.
You may have witnessed your dog sound asleep and periodically making twitching movements or even vocalizing little yelping or “crying” noises. A dreaming dog can show twitching, paddling, or kicks of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dog and Cat owners are aware of the itchiness, hair loss and red rashes that happen with fleas, especially when the animal is allergic to flea bites. Fleas can do a lot more damage than that.
Plague is caused by a bacteria carried and transmitted by fleas. This...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Once a litter has been born and the mother dog has had time to settle it is a good idea to have a look at the puppies to make sure all is well. At this time keep visitors and handling of the puppies to a minimum to avoid upsetting the mother.
BEFORE HANDLING
Before you...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — To transport your new kitten you can stuff it into a travel crate, but if you train your kitten instead, you will have a cat who walks right in.
Why Use a Carrier…besides that your veterinary office pleads with you to bring your cat in one?
A cat carrier is the safest...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Imagine if ASG officials proclaimed, “Juveniles must be banned from public places. They’re a danger to society.” Clearly this is a preposterous plan, but if the criminal element has four legs and big teeth, some citizens only see red. One side says they are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Smaller dogs require thinner leashes and collars with smaller clasps, while larger dogs require thicker and stronger materials.
To measure if a collar correctly fits your pet, you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and the pet’s neck. If the fit is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pregnancy or gestation is that period between a mating which has led to conception and whelping or delivery of puppies. This is approximately 60 days in dogs.
Some females stop eating during the last day of pregnancy, although this is certainly not universal as many...