The ASPCA has deemed the month of October as National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, and there is no better time to bring home a pet. When you take home a dog, you are saving one of 3.3 million pets that are brought to shelters each year. With a sheltered dog, you are not […]
Anyone who is a dog walker, or ever walked a dog will notice that when their pet poops on the grass, they kick their feet back as they walk away. You will see the dog kick up some dirt, and it is not adequately covering their mess. We are going to show you some behavior […]
Having your pet sleep in its own bed is healthy for your pet. Pet owners need to be aware of the 4 scary things in your dog's bed. These are organisms that can harm your pet while they sleep. Most of these organisms you can't see, such as parasites, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. We will […]
Five Anesthesia Risks that you need to know for your Pet When your pet needs surgery, it can be a stressful time. Depending on the surgery for your pet, there could be risks, but we do not always think about the risk of the anesthesia used on our pets. Why does your Pet need Anesthesia? […]
Your veterinarian has probably advised you not to let your dog lick you on your face or the family. They claim there may be parasites, and bacteria present in the saliva. Recent research has indicated dogs licking can heal wounds. Is pet saliva a health hazard or a healing benefit? The answer is both according […]
Have you ever heard of the "wise tale" that feeding a dog bread can make their upset stomach better? This is one time that an old wise tale is true, under certain circumstances. Here are three situations when feeding a dog bread can be helpful. 1. Your dog has eaten something with sharp points or […]
Now that spring is in the air, and soon summer ticks will be on the prowl. The hard part is taking these bloodsuckers off your dog. If the tick is not removed and left on your pet for extended periods, this can cause severe disease for your pet. So how do we keep these pests […]
Obesity can be a problem in both pets and people. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP) states "that over 50 percent of all pets in the United States are overweight or obese. That is a significant percentage because that works out to about 89 million cats and dogs. Obesity leads to a significant number […]
This Saturday is the scariest night of the year and celebrating Halloween with your dog can be scary. For those who are in the know about what this holiday is about, your pet may not understand. It is up to us to help clue in our dogs and help them from being scare-free. How can […]
Thunderstorm phobia is a real fear of cats. The persistent and exaggerated fear of storms, or stimuli associated with storms. This phobia involves physiologic, emotional, and behavioral components. Thunderstorm phobias occur in both dogs and cats, but dogs are more susceptible to this type of fear. According to Pet M.D., there are a few ways […]
