Posts Tagged ‘Pet Care Expert’

When taking care of Himalayan kittens, have them examined by a veterinarian, put them on a high-quality diet and get them comfortable with being handled, brushed and cleaned, as they commonly accumulate eye drainage and nasal discharge on the face. Care for a Himalayan kitten withadvice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Keeping a cat warm in the outdoors is done by providing a shelter, such as a small dog house, and including blankets and bedding in the shelter. Keep a cat warm outside during the winter months, bringing them inside when it freezes, with advice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Newborn kittens should be held in the cup of the hand, which supports all of their limbs and stomach. Avoid holding young kittens by the scruff of the neck, but handle them gently and often, with helpful information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

To treat a dog’s ear infection naturally, try using apple cider vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol to help kill the infection, but veterinarian-approved products work the best to kill the infection quickly. Use naturally remedies to treat a dog’s ear infection withhealth information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz. Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Finding a lost hamster in the house can be done by setting up a food trap, blocking off any exits or holes in the house and searching through all drawings, cabinets and dark spaces. Locate a loose hamster with tips from the manager of a pet store in this free video on pet care. Expert: Ashlee Bio: Ashlee is the manager at Pet Planet in Riverton, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Changing cat litter is important to maintain a clean environment for any pet cat, and finding the right type of litter can encourage good litter box habits. Keep the litter box clean withadvice from a cat behavioral therapist in this free video on pet care. Expert: Carole Wilbourn Contact: www.thecattherapist.com Bio: Carole Wilbourn’s work and advice on cat behavioral therapy is covered regularly in countless magazines and newspapers. Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Relieving cat constipation is done by adding a bit of canned pumpkin to the cat’s food, which adds a gentle dose of fiber. Maintain healthy cat digestion by offering a high-quality food with information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Marcia Martin Contact: www.drmarcia.wordpress.com Bio: Dr. Marcia Martin is a 1990 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Filmmaker: Suzie Vigoin

Treating newborn kittens for fleas involves a mechanical removal method of bathing the kitten in mild soap and running a flea comb through its fur. Eliminate fleas from the kitten, as well as from its bedding and the carpet, with information from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Marcia Martin Contact: www.drmarcia.wordpress.com Bio: Dr. Marcia Martin is a 1990 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Filmmaker: Suzie Vigoin

Learning to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a cat or small dog is a helpful skill for emergencies. Perform the Heimlich maneuver on a small pet with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: Dr. James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Worms in cats can be roundworms, which look like spaghetti when passed through the stool or vomit, and tapeworms, which look like small segments of rice. Identify internal parasites in cats, which can be accompanied by diarrhea and weight loss, withadvice from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care. Expert: James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge