Cancer is an unfortunate disease that affects millions of people each year. With several advancements being made daily to try and understand the various forms of this disease humans and animals alike continue to be diagnosed daily. Cancer is the leading cause of natural death in cats and virtually fifty percent of felines will develop […]
National Dog Bite Prevention Week – Safety Tips!
Have you ever come face-to-face with a slightly more aggressive dog, or found yourself feeling threatened by an animal?It is important to know how to act in those situations, which is why this upcoming week (May 17-23) is National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Put on annually by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), its goal […]
Ensuring Your Pet’s Safety During an Emergency
The Ready campaign, initially launched in response to the terrorist attack in 2001 and expanded after Hurricane Katrina, outlines the basic steps to being prepared. It includes information in three categories: Ready America, which is tailored for individuals and families; Ready Business, which is intended for small businesses; and Ready Kids, which contains information […]
The Miracle of the Needle
How to help your pet feel better when traditional medicine is not enough. Dex, the schnauzer, was having trouble walking. The eleven-year-old also had a history of liver problems, which made his owner, Sally Hinkle, wary of using traditional arthritis medication. Sally Hinkle’s 11-year-old schnauzer Dex was having trouble walking and a long history of […]