Declawing has become an emotionally debated topic. Many people are vehemently opposed, and feel it’s inhumane. There are positives and negatives to declawing your cat. On the down side, there is some level of pain & discomfort. That goes along with any surgery, so managing pain is a necessity! Recovery time can take two to […]
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For all of you animal lovers out there, these are some of my favorites. “The Art of Racing in the Rain”-Garth Stein “A Dog’s Purpose”- W. Bruce Cameron “The Lost Dogs”- Jim Gorant “A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog”- Dean Koontz “Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love”- Larry Levin […]
Pit Bull Service Dogs Organizations specialize in helping people and reversing stigma. JoAnna Lou | February 24, 2015 Pit Bull lovers are constantly battling the breed’s negative reputation. It can be heartbreaking to see someone cross the street to avoid your pup or usher their kids away at the park, but it happens every day […]
Dog parks can be a lot of fun for you & Fido, but there are some things to remember so that it’s also safe! Your dog should be current on vaccines. Puppies who have not been fully vaccinated (given a full series; usually 2-3 boosters) should not be at the dog park!! Intestinal parasite screens […]
Consider Dog Agility This fast-paced sport is fun for dogs, dog owners and audience. By Liz Palika Dog agility combines attributes from obstacle courses, sprints and grand prix jumping. Dogs dash through tunnels, leap hurdles, walk carefully across elevated balance beams and climb tall A-frames. The various obstacles require body awareness, balance, coordination, agility and […]
Vaccinations for pets are extremely important. All dogs and cats should routinely receive vaccinations to prevent infections and diseases. The purpose of a vaccination is to prevent an infection, not to treat a disease. Vaccines contain molecules known as antigens, which are components of bacteria or viruses. When the immune system sees these antigens, it […]
Every day we brush our teeth, we floss, we use mouthwash, and we take other measures to help care for our teeth. In addition, we visit the dentist every 4-6 months for additional dental care. Like us, our pets need dental care. If you are able to brush your pet’s teeth and provide special dental […]
