May 7, 2015 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Tips
FDA issues a warning to pet owners about topical pain medications that contain flurbiprofen. These pain medications containing flurbiprofen are dangerous to animals, especially cats. Flurbiprofen is used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and muscle pain. It is one...
May 6, 2015 | Dog Owners Responsibility, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Emergency, Pet Health, Pet Tips
I continue to hear the devastation that Xylitol causes to our pets. People continuously say they didn’t know about the harm Xylitol causes. I don’t know why but my guess would be because I am in the pet industry I have heard too many stories of dogs who...
Mar 23, 2015 | Emergency, Pet Health, Pet Holidays & Special Months, Pet Tips
Pets are mischievous and will get into the strangest things. We need to be prepared to know if something is poisonous to our pets. This past week was “National Animal Poison Prevention Week – March 15-21, 2015” and this month is “Poison...
Mar 16, 2015 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Holidays & Special Months, Pet Tips
Today I am more aware of the toxins our pets ingest on a regular basis. Recently my sweet Chrissie was diagnosed with kidney disease. It came on sudden. I believe she could have ingested something or it could be her aging, either way the damage is done to her kidneys...
Feb 25, 2015 | Cats, Dogs, February Pet Dental Month, Pet Health, Pet Tips
Bad breath also known as halitosis is the build up of odor producing bacteria in your cat or dog’s mouth, lungs or gut. Persistent bad breath can indicate something is wrong in the gastrointestinal tract, liver or kidneys or it could mean your pet needs better...
Feb 24, 2015 | February Pet Dental Month, Pet Health
Before the month ends I want to mention the importance of keeping your pet’s teeth clean. February is Pet Dental Month! The condition of your pet’s teeth and gums can have an overall effect on their health. Your pet should have a yearly dental checkup and...
