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 […]
10 Fun Things For Your Dog To Do On A Snowy Day!
Has the snow got both you and your dog cooped up and suffering from cabin fever? Here are the top ten things to do to keep you and your pooch entertained on a snowy day. Anxiety: Being cooped up inside is no fun for anyone, and our four-legged friends can sometimes become anxious during these […]
#WorldCancerDay – Pawstrong on Animal Cancer
Leading animal oncologist specialist at 5th Avenue Veterinary Specialists, Dr. MJ Hamilton, fights to keep animals on a healthy footing with The Pawstrong Animal Cancer Foundation. When Animal Fair Media’s Lucky Diamond was diagnosed with spleen cancer (and eventually succumbed to the disease), Dr. Hamilton provided her with the latest and cutting edge canine […]
Feeling the Feng Shui: Designing A Healthy Home For Your Pet
Practiced in China for thousands of years, Feng Shui (pronounced “feng shway”) is the study of how you arrange your environment to balance and, thus, enhance the quality of your life. Translated literally as “wind” and “water”, feng shui symbolizes the invisible and visible energies (chi) that surround us. Through the use of “cures”, it […]
#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 […]
What’s All the Stink About? The Truth About Pet Waste
Practicing Responsible Pet Waste Management Pet waste,includes bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as undigested material. Besides human aesthetics, disease control is an important reason to pick up the waste. Most pets are fastidious about waste. Their natural inclination is to deposit their waste at a regular time and place, and cover or otherwise ritualize […]