Last Friday evening (5/22) I dropped off a stool sample for one of my elderly Afghan Hounds, who seemed a bit “off” and had just started having some diarrhea. I thought that perhap...
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Ticks and worms and parvo, oh my!
by Tiffany | Mon, 02/22/2010 - 18:00
The coming of spring means new life, but we are not just talking about the cute and cuddly puppies and kitties. Spring also brings the temperate weather that nasty bugs, parasites and viruses thrive in. Learn how to keep your pets safe from these common spring-time ailments.
Tips on Caring for Senior Pets
by Tiffany | Mon, 02/08/2010 - 17:31
Advances in veterinary medicine over the last decades have resulted in healthier, happier and older pets. The life expectancy for cats and small dogs can range from 15 to 20 years and 10 to 15 for large dogs. This means that you will be able to enjoy the companionship of your pet for many years, but with this extended life you will undoubtedly encounter age related problems. Learn what to expect as your pet ages and what you can do to make their golden years better.
Keeping Your Pet Free of Foreign Bodies
by Tiffany | Wed, 01/27/2010 - 17:01
A foreign body is anything ingested by your pet that is not digestible. Sometimes these foreign objects will pass through the gastrointestinal tract with little complication but many times a foreign body will become lodged somewhere along the way causing a dangerous medical condition. Learn what you can do to keep your pet safe and what to watch for if you think your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have.
Adopting Your Perfect Companion
by Tiffany | Tue, 01/12/2010 - 13:44
Animal shelters and rescue organizations give pets that have been abandoned and abused a chance to find a home that will care for them for the rest of their life. Adopting a pet is a great way to add to your family while providing a much needed home to a helpless animal.
The Perils of People Food
by Tiffany | Wed, 01/06/2010 - 12:46
Chocolate, Macadamia nuts, avocados…these foods may sound delicious to you, but they’re actually quite dangerous for our animal companions. This is a handy list of the top toxic people foods to avoid feeding your pet.
Doggie DNA
by Tiffany | Tue, 12/15/2009 - 13:37
Have you ever wondered where Fido got his spots, or Rover got his curly tail? If you are like most people, you have thumbed through breed books or checked out dogs at the park and created a hodgepodge of potential breeds to make up your lovable tramp. Well, with the marvels of technology you may be able to get those questions answered definitively.
