September 28 is recognized as World Rabies Day! Rabies is a pet parent’s worst nightmare! Today is the day to be aware of the cold hard facts and how to prevent this horrible disease. Its ideal to know about rabies and how to protect your pet from the dreaded infection. Rabies is nearly always […]
Cat Scratch 101: How to Have Harmony in the Home while Keeping the Claws
With 88 million cats taking advantage of the way we humans find them absolutely irresistible, Americans are no strangers to the odd shredded couch cushion, torn drapery, or ruined carpet. The fact of the matter is: Cat’s scratch. Sometimes it may feel like they scratch to spite us, but in truth scratching is a natural, […]
Animal Antics: Prevent Pet Disasters In your Home
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 […]
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 […]
Keeping the Sparkle in Your Dog’s Smile!
Coconutt certainly knows how to make an entrance. The twelve year old English Bulldog lights up every room, thanks to her new eye-catching gold crown on her canine tooth. Coconutt’s proud owner, Byron Lopez, will tell you his motivation for fitting her with a gold crown occurred after she fractured it and needed a […]