Electronic cigarettes, often called e-cigs, are marketed as an alternative to cigarette smoking and “vaping” has increased in popularity in recent years. These devices are a cylindrical body that holds a cartridge containing a liquid solution; some resemble a tobacco cigarette. What makes e-cigs so attractive to pets is the… read more →
When Disaster Strikes, Will You Be Ready? When severe weather strikes, as it has recently in central PA, and the Carolinas, the same rules that apply to people also apply to pets: Preparation makes all the difference, and if it’s not safe for you, it’s not safe for them. Planning… read more →
Another Sign That Pets Are Family Last year I wrote about the Nissan SUV specifically designed for taking your dog to the park, complete with doggie ramp, dog wash system, auto treat dispenser and doggie cam to keep an eye on them while you drive. What’s next? A whopping 89… read more →
Tips From Our Surgical Team We all become nervous when hearing that our pet needs surgery – the ancient term “going under the knife” hardly helps calm our fears. But veterinary medicine today is keeping pace with standards set for human care. Major surgical procedures, even in our aging pets,… read more →
Pet Food Safety Tips From The CDC Our pets are not the only ones who can get sick from tainted pet food. Humans who handle the food can get sick too. There have been so many recent recalls of raw pet foods due to contamination by Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria,… read more →
Six Great Ways To Challenge Your Dog’s Mind There are indications that, like people, dogs become bored with the same old everyday routine. Keeping them mentally challenged and constantly exposing them to new things is just as important as taking them for walks and exercising them. Bored dogs develop destructive… read more →
When Skunked – Keep Your Pet Outdoors (the oils in the skunk spray can be difficult to clean out of upholstery fabrics and rugs). First, gather together the following Ingredients and follow these Six Easy Steps: Quart of Fresh 3% Hydrogen Peroxide 1/4 Cup Baking Soda 2 tsp. Dawn Dishwashing… read more →
Recently you may have seen reports on TV, in Newspapers, and in Magazines that there could be a connection between dogs eating Grain-Free Foods and a previously rare type of canine heart disease called Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Specialists at major Veterinary Medical Centers recently began to see cases of Dilated Cardiomyopathy… read more →
An Essential Feline Grooming Tool – Why Texture and Placement Matter The list of supplies needed when owning a cat can be staggering. Food, litter, toys, bed, nail clippers and grooming brush…it’s overwhelming! Just shopping for a scratching post, for example, means confronting dozens of sizes, shapes, and materials. When… read more →
Think Your Dog is Smart?? Consider the service dogs trained to detect low blood sugar in diabetics or monitor owners for the onset of seizures. How about the YouTube dog who cleans the house, pulls off his owner’s clothes and closes the dishwasher door which starts it. Every day we… read more →