When most people think of rats, they picture the stereotypical New York City sewer version; giant rodents with red eyes that creep around at night. Even in Africa, rats have always been looked down upon as a nuisance, an infestation, and the last resort when there’s nothing else to eat for dinner. But […]
Kid Or Cat Scratch Fever: Are You Barking Up The Right Parenthood Tree?
For a proud pet parent, it’s not unusual to compare the domesticated furballs to children. After all, you put a roof over their head, food in their bowls, and teach them how to behave properly in exchange for love and respect. Exactly like childrearing, right? Wrong. When it comes to the battle between Team Pet […]
Apples And Honey Are Sweet For Dogs! Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Rosh Hashanah!
Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Rosh Hashanah (Happy New Year) to all our Jewish friends! Apples and Honey are sweet for Dogs! Rosh Hashanah ( means “head of the year” ) the Jewish holiday is the first two days of the Hebrew month of Tishrei (Seventh month on the Hebrew calendar). Rosh Hashanah, celebrates the new […]
Should You Take A Vacation From Your Pet?
There are many benefits to having animal companions, not the least of which is stress reduction. So given the magical healing powers of pets, is it ever possible that a person needs to kiss Fluffy good-bye and get off on her own for a few days? In most cases, “a well-trained, well-socialized [animal] is […]
Sleeping With Your Dog Can Be Fatal?!
How many of dog parents cuddle up next to their best friend after a long days work? It is common knowledge that pets reduce stress physically and emotionally, but not many people know that sleeping with your dog next to you has enormous risk factors. Many people sleep with their pets for years with out […]
How To Prevent Hound Halitosis
It’s an everyday phenomenon for Jocelyn Fredlund, a practicing veterinarian in Edmonton, Canada and one which often causes her to cringe in disgust and sometimes even blush with embarrassment. It’s her pooch’s foul-smelling breath, and sometimes, not even Dr. Fredlund, can stop it from invading her weekly yoga class when she partners up […]