At Pets on Broadway Animal Hospital we offer full-service dental care, from cleaning to surgery. Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach to bloat, and potentially twist, becoming a life threatening emergency.
To find out if you’re on a partner airline, look for the words, “Operated by” on your ticket. Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old when traveling within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. If you’re traveling into the U.S., your dog’s age and vaccine requirements depend on the risk of dog rabies where your trip starts. Dogs arriving from high-risk countries need to be at least 16 weeks old and have their rabies shots before traveling into the U.S. Pet strollers must be checked at the ticket counter, and all checked bag fees apply. All dogs (carry-on and checked) traveling to the U.S. must meet government regulations on vaccinations.
The ASPCA recommends using arescue sticker alert » to let people know that pets are inside your home. Make sure it is visible to rescue workers, and that it includes the types and number of pets in your household and your veterinarian’s phone number. Know which friends, relatives, boarding facilities, animal shelters or veterinarians can care for your animals in an emergency.
While many people have kept many different species of animals in captivity over the course of human history, only a relative few have been kept long enough to be considered domesticated. Other types of animal, notably monkeys, have never been domesticated but are still sold and kept as pets. There are also inanimate objects that have been kept as “pets”, either as a form of a game or humorously (e.g. the Pet Rock or Chia Pet). Some wild animals are kept as pets, such as tigers, even though this is illegal. Pets have commonly been considered private property, owned by individual persons. However, many legal protections have existed with the intention of safeguarding pets’ (and other animals’) well-being.
All pets have specific needs, so don’t assume that small pets like fish are easier to care for. Do your research and find a veterinarian who specializes in the care of your particular pet. Cats and dogs can roam freely, but fish and exotic pets require housing that looks and feels like their natural habitat. While some exotic pets, like ferrets, can roam free in your house like cats and dogs, others cannot.
Products designed for adult cats or dogs should never be used on kittens or puppies unless the label states that the product may be used on younger animals. If you have more than one pet, consider separating the animals after treatment to prevent one from licking or touching the pesticide applied to the other. Avoid petting and keep children away from treated pets until the product has dried. Follow the label directions carefully, and be sure to use the correct amount of product for the animal being treated. Most topical formulations are applied according to the animal’s weight. Use sprays, shampoos or topical products according to the label instructions.
