If you are considering adding a second dog to your family, it’s worth thinking hard about how this second dog will affect your family environment, including your first dog. It’s possible to re-home a dog after adoption, but there are emotional implications to this process, for both your family and the dogs. So, there are several … Read more
A senior dog often has different health requirements than a younger dog. Here are some ways to ensure your senior dog is most comfortable: Bi-Yearly Health Exams– There are many vets who recommend bi-yearly exams because of issues that are more likely to plague older dogs. Behavior Changes- Notice behavior changes such as alterations in … Read more
Happy 4th! In the spirit of the festive nature of today’s holiday, it may be extremely tempting to take Fido with you to your neighbor’s backyard BBQ. We don’t recommend it. While we associate the lights, whizzes and explosions with the excitement that is celebrating the birth of our nations, these things can often terrify … Read more
Dogs have a reputation for saving their humans, but did you know that cats can act heroically as well? Here are just a few examples of some cats who stepped up to the plate in tough situations: First, there’s Tara, the cat who recently took on a dog that attacked a little boy on Tuesday, … Read more
Nail care is an important part of a grooming routine for a dog. Nails that are too long tend to break and can lead to an aching back. Sometimes this task can seem rather daunting and most pet owners leave the nail trimming to groomers or to the vet, but with these tips you might … Read more
Many people self-categorize as “dog people” or “cat people,” which seems to say something about their personalities, though it isn’t always quantified quite what. It tends to be taken for granted that dog people are most extroverted, people-pleasing, and friendly while cat people are more introverted and curious. This gets complicated, though, as dog owners … Read more
I’m sure many of our followers who have any type of social media account, especially Facebook, have noticed a furry friend inhabiting their friend list. In 2012 Facebook claimed to have 1 billion members, however only 889.3 million of those members were those with only two legs (humans) (Picchi, 2013.) In the United Kingdom roughly … Read more
Looking for an appropriate boarding facility for your dog is similar to looking for a good veterinarian. If at all possible, you want to do the work before you actually need to. Boarding facilities are all different. There are in-home options, active open playground type kennels and enclosed ones that only allow your pet out … Read more
Dogs and cats frequently are hosts to internal parasites referred to broadly as worms. Hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, and whipworms are among the most common types of worms. Tapeworms and roundworms are the only types visible to the naked eye. In general, worms can cause any combination of the following symptoms: weight loss dry hair diarrhea … Read more
A balanced diet is essential for both humans and animals. Balanced diets allow a dog energy and grow healthily. Here are some nutrients that are essential in a dog’s diet: Protein- High protein diets are recommended for puppies and working dogs. Water- 60 to 70 percent of an adult dogs body is made out of … Read more