Chemotherapy is one of the four major therapies for cancer–the three others being surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy. During most of the consults that we do, chemotherapy is discussed. The looks I get when I recommend chemotherapy for people’s pets can range from unbelief to fright. The first thing that I do is immediately tell […]
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 […]
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 […]
In The Lyme Light: What You Need To Know About Dog Tick Bites!
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 […]