Flying with my pet. When asking the question, "What do I do when I 'm flying with my pet?", the first thing a pet owner has to do is be proactive advocate for his or her pet's safety. Your advocacy begins with booking the flight, which is best done in person and not...
[embed]https://vimeo.com/200998539[/embed] How to treat fleas and ticks on your pets Most people have unrealistic expectations when it comes to how to treat fleas and ticks on their pets. Everybody would love a quick fix or magic pill that solves their problems immediately, but that is not the way the real world works. Often companies...
[embed]https://vimeo.com/203520068[/embed] Canine Dental Care Tips When I was a young child, my parents made sure I brushed and flossed my teeth twice daily and that I saw a dentist twice a year. Dental hygiene and oral health were considered extremely important in my family. However, we never thought twice about our pet's...
When cheap vet care isn't the way to go. Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same symptoms. Both are having trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement. The first patient is examined within the hour, has an x-ray taken and is scheduled for surgery in...
Cats can get heartworm disease too! Many people are familiar with canine heartworm disease, but did you know that it is a serious condition in cats? The symptoms of feline heartworm disease are vague. They can range from a slight cough, vomiting, sluggishness or difficulty breathing. And, of course, the most common-and most terrifying-indicator,...
Is your pet turning your house into the "Itchy and Scratchy" show? Does the jingle, jangle of pet tags keep you awake at night as your pet scratches feverishly? Any pet owner who has a four legged companion pets with allergies or fleas knows what I am talking about. Now, however,...
It is a sad, but true fact: the number one cause of death in pets is not illness or disease; it is actually bad behavior! When pets consistently misbehave, they often end up being put out on the street or in a shelter where they may eventually be put to...
For the past 10 years, there has been a noticeable decline in cat visits to the veterinarian. This likely started during the recession for monetary reasons. However, it may have persisted because cats seem to be fairly low-maintenance pets. However, the primary reason for annual examinations by a veterinarian is...
My dog is overweight We all want our pets to live forever. Although that is not possible, we can prolong their time with us through common sense and preventative medicine. Nutrition is one area where research has shown you can make a huge difference in your own life and that of...
Are you Giving Your Pet Supplements that Could Be Tainted Products or Fraudulent? A 2013 study by the Canadian government estimated that there are more than 65,000 dietary supplements and nutraceuticals on the market, consumed by more than 150 million Americans and their pets. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...