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 17, 2015 | Dog Owners Responsibility, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Nutrition, Pet Tips
Recently my 14 year old canine Chrissie was diagnosed with kidney disease. She has been fed a high quality diet for many years and this latest diagnosis has sent me in search of what nutritious food is needed to keep her healthy. Chrissie doesn’t act like a 14 year...
Feb 5, 2015 | Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Tips
Like us dogs communicate with body language. They use their faces, tails, and ears. In an article about Justin Silver’s latest book “The Language of Dogs” he decodes several signals on what your dog is...
Jan 27, 2015 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Pet Tips
Cats are wonderful critters; they are different in behavior, attitude, and needs than let’s say a dog, rabbit, or Sun Conure. We want to know as much about them as we can, just like we want to know about dogs, rabbits and birds in order for us to properly care for...
Jan 24, 2015 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Children and Pets, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Tips
Wow, I recently read a blog by one of my favorite veterinarians Dr. Karen Becker that troubled me. How many of us know that what is used for rat poison has changed drastically??? What an eye opener to learn that the make-up of rat poison has changed and it is fast...
Jan 8, 2015 | Cat Owners Responsibility, Cat Ownership, Cats, Dog Owners Responsibility, Dog Ownership, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Tips, Senior Pets
We missed Diabetes Awareness Month in November but it is an important subject so we will address it now. You might be wondering “What is diabetes, exactly?” and “What are the symptoms?” Those are two very common questions. Keep reading to learn more! First, let’s...