We protect our pets from ticks, but during these warm summer days when we’re spending more time outdoors, the last thing most of us think about is protecting ourselves. This tiny insect’s bite is worse than its bark, however. The potential health risks that come with a tick bite can be scary, but they can […]
Lawn And Garden Care Products Can Cause Canine Cancer!
The Grass May Not Be As Green As It Seems… These days, lawn and garden care products are increasingly popular, helping to preserve our lawns’ health and green sheen appearance. Many products do offer a variety of benefits to your lawn and your garden, but the chemicals responsible for these benefits are also […]
Pets Enjoy Being Stroked – But Not By The Summer Sun!
Summer is a time of outdoor barbecues, beaches, bare-footed and paw-printed fun! But if the proper precautions aren’t taken, summer can have serious repercussions for your adored pets. Animal Fair Media has created an informative reference tear sheet to put on your cool fridge that will help protect your pets from the heat […]
10 Signs That Your Cat May Feel Under The Weather!
Some alarming surveys have shown that cats visits to the vet are decreasing, when diseases that are otherwise easily preventable are increasing, such as hypothyroidism, high blood pressure and diabetes. This month is Adopt A Cat Month and on that occasion the CATalsyt Council, a national initiative comprised of animal health and welfare organizations working […]
Earth Day is Tomorrow! Environmental Risk Factors For Cancer In Your Pet
The news is awash with things that cause cancer in people – from cell phones to cigarette smoke to every food additive known to mankind. Despite the variety of opinions on this subject, precious little expressed about the effect of environment on human cancer is based on scientific fact. Even less accurate information […]
Hollywood Is Doing It… Is Plastic Surgery Really Necessary For Pets?
When Gregg Miller of Independence, Missouri decided to get his beloved bloodhound Buck neutered, he was shocked to hear that his pet’s testicles would be gone forever after the operation. Miller turned to his local veterinarian for help, hoping there was some way to retain his dog’s natural physique. Since his vet could do […]