That 100-year-old oriental carpet, the magnificent hand-crafted chair that dates back to the days of the revolution – your treasures which have stood the test of time cannot withstand the test of your animal’ antics! Returning home after a casual Saturday coffee you greet your new golden retriever puppy, body in full tail-wag-spasm. You look […]
Is Your Pet Allergic To You?
Approximately 30 percent of our pet population has some allergy. Most of the time, it is just an occasional discomfort, but for some it will require a trip to your veterinarian. Allergies are triggered by many different things, and can be grouped into three general categories: parasites, inhalants, and certain “contact allergens.” The easiest to […]
Ask The Vet – Preventing Puppies From Parvo
Every day, dogs are “rescued” off the street and whisked away to shelters, where volunteers with utmost intentions care for these canines until a caring, loving owner can bring them home. In an ideal world, the master quickly forms a bond with their four-legged companion, and the two live happily ever after. Unfortunately, this […]
Don’t Complain, Train Your Pet!
Dogs are like children. No matter how much we love them, they never behave exactly the way we want them to 100% of the time; but, you can train your dog to behave, which is sometimes more than you can say for some children. Nobody wants an over-trained dog, right? Part of the reason […]
Houseware vs. Housepets
Striking the Perfect Balance Between Pets & Pull-out Couches Hoping to buy that silk sofa for the living room, but know Rover will chew it apart? Trying to keep kitty from scratching your grandma’s antique rug? Look no further. Louisiana veterinarian Dr. Lynn Buzhardt, D.V.M. has tips that will help your furniture and your pets […]
Why Do Dogs Hump?
Dog humping… You might have experienced this situation, which can be either funny embarrassing! You were chatting with another dog parent, sitting on a bench in the dog park, Fido was frolicking with his fellow canines, and everything was fine. When suddenly, it happened. You see your pooch frenetically humping another dog. Some people might […]