Consider an enormous wooly mammoth traversing the widespread polar landscape 12,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. How was such a creature able to withstand the frigid sub-zero temperatures that characterized the glacial climate? The answer lies in the adjective describing its common name: wooly. Most of the seemingly adorning features that animals […]
To Flea or Not to Flea – We have the answers!
Eek—Fleas! It’s flea season again! With the coming of summer it’s more important than ever for pet parents to learn how to keep their furry family members safe from the microscopic pests that could make the summer an unpleasant one at best. Even if your cat or dog is a house pet most of the […]
Ask the Vet: To Flea or Not to Flea!
Fortunately, today there is no excuse for a pet with parasites. There used to be sprays, smelly baths, and dips, but many of these were so toxic that they would do more harm than good. As well they couldn’t be used on cats, young animals and certain breeds without deadly results. Now, luckily, all of […]