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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]