This is a question I am often asked by family and friends who are looking for a dog. The answer is both simple and complex. The simple answer is yes–ALL breeds, ALL dogs, ALL cats have a risk for getting cancer in their lifetime. Just as all people have a chance of getting this […]
The Paw Project – We Must Spread The Word: Declawing Is Inhumane!
In the United States, around 25 percent of domesticated cats are declawed. Declawing is considered mutilation in many countries, because it basically consists in amputation the last joint of the cat’s paw, along with the claw. Consider how this might feel on your own hands: having the nub of each of your fingers cut off […]
The Doggone Truth About Pet Health Insurance
“Should I get health insurance for my pet?” “How do the benefits compare to the cost?” “Which company and plan are best for my pet and me?” These are some common questions I get from clients who are seeking a means of ensuring (Ha! Puns.) that their cats and dogs get needed treatment when […]
East Meets West: Acupuncture For Animals in Honor of Chinese New Year
In honor of the Chinese New Year, Animal Fair investigates the medical potential of veterinary acupuncture. Dex, the schnauzer, was having trouble walking. The eleven-year-old also had a history of liver problems, which made his owner, Sally Hinkle, wary of using traditional arthritis medication. So Hinkle turned to Dr. Terry Brockman, a vet with over 20 […]
Keep Your Pets Safe From Holiday Shenanigans!
We all look forward to the holidays as a time to relax, celebrate and spend time with family and friends. As our pets are part of the family, we certainly don’t want to exclude them from the festivities. However, though not always obvious, the holidays can create many potential hazards for pets. Here are […]
Sniffing Out the Answers: A Guide On Dogs’ Love for Smells
You see it everywhere — on street corners, in the pantry, among cornstalks in cornfields, in the snow, ruffling through the garbage, even in thin air. In all these places and so many more, we find dogs and their companion noses, searching, seeking, something. Dogs are always following their buzzing noses, and there is something […]