We all know that our moods can change as quickly as the weather outside. And it’s actually been proven that as the seasons come and go, they take our happiness with them. Studies have shown that twenty percent of Americans admit to feeling more depressed during the winter time; a condition that has been […]
Helpful Vet Advice For Keeping Your New Puppy Healthy And Happy!
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and bring a new canine “baby” into your home! To keep your little one healthy for many, many years, it is important to take some preventive health measures. Of course, you will need to have the puppy examined as soon as possible by your vet. As a veterinarian, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chemotherapy for pets – is it an option?
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 […]
Bone Appetite! Happy Howloween Pumpkin Cinnamon Dog Treats!
Howloween Pumpkin Cinnamon Dog Treats! Bone Appetite ! Happy Halloween Pumpkin Cinnamon Dog Treats! Every Halloween, we have concerns about our pets, but still love to celebrate this spooky holiday – especially our loving pets! Whether you are Princess or a scary ghost, it’s important that pets are safe during the […]