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 […]
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 […]
#AmericanHeartMonth – Importance of Periodontal Health in Maintaining Your Pet’s Healthy Heart
Heart Disease Awareness is important for all pet parents, it’s best to promote the best health for their pets’ hearts throughout the year by making a concerted daily effort to improve overall health. This includes focusing on healthy weight management and periodontal disease reduction. The mouth is one of the primary places pet owners […]
#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 […]
Human Prostate Cancer Detected By Dogs!
A new urine-based sniff test “might help reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies”, says lead author Dr. Gianluigi Taverna. Highly trained dogs detected prostate cancer with 98% accuracy according to a study presented May 18th. “This study gives us a standardized method of diagnosis that is reproducible, low cost and non-invasive,” said […]
10 Warning Signs Of Animal Cancer!
Pets have become members of our families and we want to insure that they live the longest and best lives they possibly can. As we have taken better care or ours dogs and cats they are indeed living longer; yet despite this, or perhaps because of this, cancer is one of the leading causes of […]