As spring is all about making a fresh start, human society feels compelled to engage in spring cleaning rituals to clear out the old and make room for the new. As we undertake this potentially Herculean task (depending on the winter harshness you and your pets endured), it’s vitally important to recognize the […]
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 […]
Happy Easter – Remember Chocolate Pet Treats Are Toxic!
Easter and the spring season are a time for celebrating new life. Traditions include egg hunting, decorating, and feasting, especially on chocolates and candies. While these are all great ways to celebrate the holiday, they each pose potential threats for your furry friend. Chocolate candies, decorative plants, and Easter eggs all harbor a probability […]
Happy Passover! Kosher Foods Your Pets Should Passover!
The Jewish tradition of Passover starts from sundown. This is an eight-day spring celebration representing the freedom of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. The eating of unleavened bread during Passover is observed, and honors when the Israelites left Egypt. Jews do not eat – or keep in their possession – any […]
Chemotherapy Treatment for Dogs – Is There Hope?
The Ruff Choices Pet Parents Must Make When Their Pet Has Cancer More and more often these days, dogs are considered true members of the family – and for good reason. But while we (and our pets) most certainly consider this is a wonderful development, all that love and connection has […]
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 […]