Pet Pests That Harm HumansFleas, Ticks, Worms and Mosquitoes…These common pests are the ones pet owners are most familiar with. In fact, you probably have your companion on a parasite preventative that protects them from these pet foes. (If not, please...

How to Be a Great Pet Foster ParentAs pet lovers, it’s hard to see so many fur babies in shelters, desperately hoping to find their own homes. We can dream of adopting them all but that isn’t very realistic. While we may not be able to give every pet a...

Vet Tech LifeSome people see a Veterinary Technician’s life as non-stop puppies and kittens. Being a Vet Tech has its joys but it takes someone who loves what they do to fill a Vet Tech’s shoes. Here’s a typical day in the life of a Vet Tech as captured by...

Dog Supplements are Big BusinessVitamins and supplements take a star role in so many aspects of daily nutrition, and several of these products come recommended by our doctors. It is no surprise that supplements for dogs make up a multimillion-dollar...

Humans are not the only ones who need rehab after an injury, surgery or because of arthritis. Rehabilitation can be good for anyone, our pets included. The idea of animal rehabilitation started with horses and sporting dogs. We soon realized that it can...

DogsHow much time can I expect to have with my Dog? Our dogs are family. We hope to spend many happy years with our best furry friends...even though we know parting will be inevitable. That parting will come much sooner for some than for others due to...

Pregnancy and CatsIt’s a common question for pregnant female cat owners--is it safe for me to have a cat? The answer is yes..with a few precautions. Pregnancies come with many worries and owning a cat shouldn’t be one of them. Cats are one of the most...

Summer, with its warm temperatures and sunny skies, is a time to get outside, enjoy sports and the outdoor life, to be active and to make the most of longer, brighter days. Summer is the perfect time to help our dogs (and ourselves) shed those extra winter...

If your dog is itching, there can be many causes, including skin allergies. Up to one-half of American dogs are allergic and most allergies affect a dog’s skin. What are skin allergies?Allergies are when the body’s immune system overreacts to a substance...

Pet owners are choosing more natural products for themselves as well as their pets. Natural home remedies and natural vitamins, herbs and creams are not safe for your pets simply because they are natural. Something natural, or the word “natural” on the label, don’t...