Did you know that your canine companion can get the flu? In fact, there’s an outbreak going on now. Fido’s version, canine influenza virus (CIV)–also often called the dog flu—is … Read More
Did you know that your canine companion can get the flu? In fact, there’s an outbreak going on now. Fido’s version, canine influenza virus (CIV)–also often called the dog flu—is … Read More
As you know, your dog is susceptible to various diseases and infections. Have you ever wondered whether or not you could potentially catch any of those illnesses from your pooch? … Read More
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is a serious disease that can afflict both people and pets. As you may know, the disease is spread through ticks, which … Read More
One very important part of dog ownership is making sure your dog stays up to date on his vaccinations. This is actually required by law in many places, and with … Read More
Have you ever heard that handling litterboxes is dangerous for pregnant women? It’s true that everyone, especially pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, should take precautions against toxoplasmosis, … Read More
As you may have noticed, cats are very, very good at getting comfortable. However, while Fluffy can certainly manage to sleep in some very awkward positions, she isn’t quite as … Read More
Hot weather tends to bring with it a few pet hazards, one of which is outdoor pests. Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance to us humans—they can bite our … Read More
Is your dog overweight? You may think Fido looks cute with a bit of extra padding, but don’t be fooled into thinking those extra pounds are harmless. Being overweight can … Read More
Your Labrador retriever Cooper has been panting up a storm lately. While Cooper often pants after a vigorous trot around the neighborhood or a high-energy game of fetch, he’s been … Read More
Your cocker spaniel Roxie has lost some of the spring in her step. She takes a little longer to greet you at the door, and she doesn’t want to play … Read More