We are now entering the hotter months of summer and your dog’s health can be compromised greatly by the heat. Thus looking out for the safety of your pet should still also include keeping them cool and out of the sun. For a dog’s health to be compromised by the heat, they do not have [...]
If you choose to vaccinate your own dog or cat, there are a few things you should consider first. Remember…any animal could have an adverse reaction to any vaccine. The probability is small, but if it happens, your pet could be in big trouble…fast! Adverse reactions from vaccinations are rare but do happen. The worst [...]
Many dog owners are not aware of the vaccinations required for their dogs, and their timing. Below is a list which should clear things (hopefully): 6-8 WEEKS: Physical examination First DHLPPC (Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo virus, & Corona virus) Deworming 10-12 WEEKS: Physical examination Second DHLPPC Deworming Kennel Cough Vaccination 14-16 WEEKS: Physical examination [...]
BARF. It’s what’s for dinner. Your dog’s dinner, that is. The acronym stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, which is not so much a diet as it is a movement among pet owners who believe their pets will benefit from eating the same kinds of food their furry ancestors gobbled: bones, raw meats and veggies. [...]
What you feed your dog is really SO important for your dog’s ultimate health, susceptibility to illness, and longevity. You know, if you really want your dog to be as healthy as s/he can be, you should stop feeding ANY of the widely available commercial dog foods. These are the types of dog food commonly [...]
Diet can be a complicated factor in pet allergies. Most animals are not born with allergies to food; their immune systems develop an allergic response over time to some part of their diet, often one of the animal proteins. A food allergy can present in a lot of different ways, including the itching, digestive disorders, [...]
The flea is a hardy insect with a lifespan of six to 12 months. During that time, a pair of fleas could produce millions of offspring. Fleas have survived millions of years in a variety of environments. Some species can leap 15 to 36 inches high. That’s equivalent to a man jumping over the 555-foot [...]
You may have some or all of these products in your home and not even be aware they could cause problems for your family pet. Symptoms could be just a skin or eye irritation or a possible fatal reaction if taken internally. Usually if the product label has a warning on it, then it is [...]
The obesity epidemic that we are experiencing in our society, is beginning to surge to the forefront of cause for concern for our pet population. Dogs and cats world wide are overindulging thanks to their owners spoiling them with treats, and access food. Killing our pets with sheer kindness is a statement that may sound [...]
Ear inflammation/infection is a fairly common and annoying problem in both dogs and cats. In many cases there are underlying causes such as inhalant allergies to molds, grasses, dander, pollen, etc., as well as food allergies to ingredients in commercial pet foods. Some dogs even have underlying low thyroid levels, which can predispose them to [...]
