If you have a dog or you’re thinking about getting one, you might be wondering what kind of health issues come up the most often. Here’s a list of some quite common health issues in dogs: 1. Ear infection: symptoms might include head shaking or tilting, ear odor, lack of balance, and vigorous scratching 2. … Read more
The National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy studied 12 animal shelters for one year to discover the most common reasons for relinquishment. Here are the most common reasons: Dogs: Moving (7%) Landlord not allowing pet (6%) Too many animals in household (4%) Cost of pet maintenance (5%) Owner having personal problems (4%) Inadequate … Read more
You might feel more secure about potential vet bills if you have some kind of pet insurance. If you’re trying to make a decision about whether or not to purchase pet insurance, consider the following: Pet Insurance Pros Affordable options for care should your pet become seriously ill Many pet insurance plans cover emergency visits … Read more
The Shelter Pet Project is an organization whose main goal is to ensure animal shelters are the first place people turn to when looking to adopt a pet. The motto embraced by The Shelter Pet Project is, “A person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet. Be that person. Adopt.” Here’s how … Read more
If you are anything like me, you probably love to snap pictures of your dog or cat. In fact, these photos may comprise most of those on your phone and on your Facebook wall or Instagram feed. Unlike people, however, most pets won’t pause and smile for a picture; they will generally just keep playing … Read more
Birthday parties are always fun and pet birthday celebrations, even at a smaller scale, can be a fun time for you and your pet. Here are some neat ideas for a paw-fect pet birthday celebration: Birthday Cake- There are now many bakeries that specialize in pet pastries. A healthy pet cake could be the perfect … Read more
As September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, we thought we would share some tips that are easy to overlook while caring for your dog. • Make sure your dog always has adequate amounts of water and quality food available to him. Bargain basement food is always available but likely do not provide the quality of … Read more
Volunteer opportunities with animals abound, and spending helping animals is great for both the humans and animals involved. Here are some tips if you’d like to start volunteering in your community. For kids: Veterinarian’s offices, shelters, and rescue groups often could use young volunteers to help care for the animals. Most zoos also rely on … Read more
It’s never too early to plan your pet’s Halloween costume. Here are some of the most popular choices: Pumpkin- What dog wouldn’t look adorable in a pumpkin outfit? Check out the many variations of a pumpkin dog suit. Witch- A good witch of course. Princess- Maybe Princess Leia from Star Wars? Angel- Perhaps an Angel … Read more
Approximately 54% of all domestic dogs and cats in the United States are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Excess weight in pets puts them at risk for a number of dangerous or life-threatening health conditions, including: high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease, osteoarthritis, heart and respiratory disease, and insulin resistance/ … Read more