Pets are just as much a part of the family as any other member. So its not surprising to find that many people include their animal friends in their holiday giving. Whether you own a dog, a cat or something a little more exotic, the holidays can be a lot of fun for pets. [...]
Pet care costs are going up , and there seems no end to the increases. The average U.S. household spent $655 on routine doctor and surgical visits for dogs last year, up 47 percent from a decade ago, according to the American Pet Products Association. Expenditures for cats jumped 73 percent in the same time [...]
To date, there is not cure for diabetes in dogs, but it can be managed well if caught at an early stage. There are a few common symptoms to look for when dealing with dog diabetes. Dog diabetes usually surfaces between the ages of 7 and 9. About one out of every ten dogs [...]
While in Europe President Obama has received gifts from the Czech Government which were given to the Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek to give to the First Family for their First Dog. The bowls and beds were made by the Lillibed Company of Europe made especially for First Dogs of America -namely the Obama’s First [...]
A microchip is a glass bead about the size of a grain of rice which is implanted between an animal’s shoulder blades. It contains a radio transmitter, an antenna, and a computer chip with a 10-digit code. The information contained in a microchip has to be read by a scanner — it is not a [...]
Puppy training is of vital importance, whether you are training your first puppy or whether you’re a seasoned pro. Appropriate training and socializing for your puppy is an essential component in making your puppy a valued member of your family. Training a puppy is often considerably easier than training an adult or adolescent dog. One [...]
Natural pet food… there is much confusion today as to just what kind of food could or should be called “natural pet food”. Does NATURAL mean that absolutely nothing can be done to or added to a food? Does NATURAL mean the food product was strictly organically grown or fed? (And what exactly does “organic” [...]
Kennel cough is most commonly associated with a bacterial infection caused by the organism Bordetella bronchiseptica. While it is hard to be certain in veterinary medicine when discussing statistics, it is estimated that 80 to 90% of the cases of kennel cough are due to this organism. The other 10 to 20% of cases are [...]
Traveling safely with a dog is serious business… but it can be fun, too. Maybe you’ll be lucky and your dog will be a “Napper”. On the other hand your canine car companion could be the embodiment of Rover Road Rage. You won’t know until you try. TRAINING THE NEW PUP Let’s start out on [...]
It’s a fact. Most dog owners never take a good look inside their dog’s mouth. And that’s unfortunate because it is estimated that over 80 percent have significant oral pathology. Every day veterinarians are presented with patients for routine vaccinations or other minor afflictions whose oral health status is truly cause for alarm. Upon displaying [...]
