Do you feel like you are making too many visits to the vet? Your dog or cat could be one of the breeds that is more prone to illness.
Because of their scrunched noses, the bull dog is often at the vet's office. Golden retrievers are likely to have hip dysplasia, especially as they age. Surgery can sometimes help but the condition causes much pain and suffering for your dog.
Surprising to me, Burmese mountain dogs, actually one quarter of them, are stricken with a genetic cancer of the lungs and lymph nodes.
Cats aren't safe, either. The ears of the Scottish fold cat can sometimes develop bone and cartilage deformities. And the Maine coon cat is sometimes afflicted with hereditary heart problems.
Be grateful if you have a pet who isn't prone to one of these conditions. To find out more about your breed of dog or cat, check with your vet or read as much online as you can before buying your pet. And remember, never purchase a dog or cat from a pet store. Wonderful dogs and cats can found, waiting for homes, at your local shelter.