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. [...]
Having spent years as an animal shelter volunteer and knowing many respectable breeders as well as many who are not, this is a very important issue to me. I strongly urge everyone to spay or neuter his or her pet (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc). Tens of thousands of unwanted pets of all ages and species [...]
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 [...]
A pet may be more expensive than you think. Be realistic about how much you can afford. Here’s a run down of start-up expenses relating to different pets: * Amphibians, reptiles, and fish: Aquarium, filter, heater, plants, owner’s manual. * Birds and rodents: Cage, bedding or cage liner, dishes, toys, owner’s manual. * Dogs and [...]
Skin Infections Localized skin infections, or what’s are sometimes called “Hot Spots,” are usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus Intermedius, although other bacteria can be involved. In most cases, the cause remains unknown, although they are often due to some underlying factor such as fleas, mites, bacteria, allergies, or irritants (e.g. a harsh shampoo). [...]
Having spent years as an animal shelter volunteer and knowing many respectable breeders as well as many who are not, this is a very important issue to me. I strongly urge everyone to spay or neuter his or her pet (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc). Tens of thousands of unwanted pets of all ages and species [...]
More than two-thirds of pet owners will travel with their pets this year, according to the American Animal Hospital Association Pet Owner Survey, and a large number of them will take those pets on planes. By taking a few precautions and consulting with your veterinarian beforehand, you can help make flying a safe and healthy [...]
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 [...]
To everything, there is a season; and if there were a season for dog bites, it would be summer. The incidence begins to increase in March, as the days get longer and warmer and people and their pets spend more time outdoors. And while anyone, regardless of age, gender or race, could become a dog [...]
Long-time dog lovers swear their pets can read their minds. Perhaps that’s because the brains of people and their pooches have a lot more in common than previously thought. “Darwin basically said that anything that is useful doesn’t just appear out of nothing,” said Stanley Coren, an author, psychologist and dog researcher who was speaking [...]
