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 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay – Why Pets Benefit Autistic Children!
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, so it’s time to scruff up the support! Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Although a cure hasn’t been […]
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 […]
#WorldCancerDay – Are ALL breeds at risk for cancer?
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 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 […]
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 […]