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Special Need Pets Are Special | 9 Things to Know Before Adopting a Special Needs Pet
March 27, 2015
Are you thinking of caring for special needs pet? Special needs pets include: Physical disability Chronic or terminal illness Recovering from a serious injury Elderly and/or requires hospice care at home Emotional and/or behavioral problems Make …
What to Do If Your Pet Is Poisoned
March 12, 2015
If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned by a medication, call your veterinarian immediately. If your veterinarian is not available, call an animal poison control. There is often …
10 Poisonous Pills for Pets
March 5, 2015
The Unknown Dangers of Medication Many of us take medication on a regular basis. Maybe it’s every day, for an ongoing condition, or perhaps only as needed for a headache. Most …
Facts About Pet Overpopulation
February 18, 2015
How many pets are in the United States? How many animals are in shelters? According to the ASPCA: Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, approximately 3.9 …
The Benefits of Spaying and Neutering Your Pets
February 16, 2015
February Is National Pet Spay/Neuter Awareness Month. About 2.7 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs—about one every 11 seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the …
Why Rawhide Chew Sticks are Bad for Your Pets
February 2, 2015
You strive to be the best dog owner around so you pick up a rawhide chew stick for your pet. A tasty treat, and they clean their teeth. Win, win. …
4 Stages of Periodontal Disease in Dogs and Cats
January 27, 2015
Periodontal disease is an infectious inflammatory and typically a progressive disease that comes from lack of pet dental care. Read on to find out the signs and treatment of each of …
National Pet Dental Health Month
January 19, 2015
It's time to let your pets shine in the New Year, National Pet Dental Health Month is next month! Pet dentistry has become an established aspect of good veterinary care and …
The Principles of MUTTagement
January 12, 2015
MUTTagement (management) - Is Temporarily Preventing the Practice of Unwanted Dog Behavior. A big part of dog ownership is effectively managing your dog’s behavior and here are some tools to help you …
7 Holiday Pet Don’ts
December 15, 2014
Table Scraps Feeding your pet with table scraps can also cause him to develop undesirable behaviors such as begging. Fatty foods which are often found on our tables can lead to …