I don’t know what is safe to eat anymore. Every time we get a rash of pet food recalls I wonder when my brand will show up on the list. I bet some of you feel that way too, because none of us wants the shock of learning we’ve been poisoning our furry friends with what we thought [...]
Just as in humans, dog and cat brain function is likely to decline with age. Don’t let your pet suffer the anxiety of disorientation when there are simple measures you can take to improve quality of life and slow the progression of pet dementia (cognitive dysfunction syndrome).
Top 3 health indicators in dogs and cats that owners can check at home.
February puts pet owners in the hot seat — it’s National Pet Dental Health Month, and February 28 is National Spay/Neuter Day. Both procedures can save pets’ lives so make an appointment with your vet now!
Another toxic pet food from China …. Is it safe to buy any consumable products made in China?
Each year the Veterinary Practice News holds a contest called They Ate What? They invite veterinarians to send in xrays showing the most unusual objects their client pets have swallowed (technically called pica). If you’ve ever had a dog or cat with an appetite for non-edible goodies, you’ll appreciate these stories. Photos compliments of VPN [...]
No more need to be left holding the bag — the doggy doo bag, that is. The Doggy Did Waste Carrier offers a great low-tech solution.
Many pet owners have at some time or another seen their pet suffer from car-sickness. Sometimes all you see is a piqued looking cat like Pewter. Often you see the side effects on the seat of your car. As an animal communicator, I frequently am asked to speak with pets to find a solution for vomiting [...]
If I bring her jacket, maybe she’ll take me for a walk. Some of these frosty fall mornings I’m tempted to skip Gus’s walk. Today as we trotted around the neighborhood, grass slick with frost, and the sun casting an irridescent glow, I pondered the pros and cons of walking the dog versus vigorous play [...]
Aside from harming the psyche of your pet by dressing him or her in a Halloween costume, as I’ve been known to do, other hazards can put your pets at more serious risk. Chocolate Dogs are more likely than cats to get into the trick-or-treat candy, and if they do it can be life-threatening. Dark chocolate [...]
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