Many kennels and doggie day cares will be requiring Canine Flu vaccines by this summer. The two strains of Canine Flu in the US are novel viruses that ALL DOGS WHO CONTACT IT WILL CONTRACT. Social dogs who frequently go to day care, dog parks, or kennels should be immunized… read more →
Sure, the act of dog walking does wonderful things physically for both you and your dog. Especially the brisk pace my “Reese” demands on the way to the wonderful olfactory paradise awaiting at Frick Park. Your dog also savors every odor and aroma discovered in your neighborhood every day, using… read more →
Acclimating Your Cat To Travel In A Carrier Many cats are fearful of carriers, car rides and vet visits which can make it difficult for owners to decide to bring their cats in for wellness exams and routine care, and may delay an exam for an illness. Cats can be… read more →
Make Sure Your Dog’s Tags Are Up To Date Every News Channel in Pittsburgh has been running a public service story that the State, City, and County Dog Wardens will be on the lookout for dogs without current Rabies and License tags. In my East End neighborhood the wardens have… read more →
How To Provide For Your Pet Family With A Trust Tax season is when many Americans re-assess all the major financial decisions in their lives. Recently, several of our clients have asked me about the welfare of their pets if they (the owner) were to die. When many of us… read more →
Innovative New Pet Products For 2018 The 2018 Global Pet Expo recently unveiled four top pet products chosen from among 1000 submitted. They are clever, practical, and available online or in stores right now. The Best in Show Award for Cat products is pictured above. The “Mousr” from Petronics is… read more →
Spring Mushroom Toxicity Alert! My back yard is mulched, shaded, and loaded with ferns – the perfect place for spring and fall mushrooms to flourish. I gave up on growing grass long ago and I love the woodsy look, but I am always concerned because my Labrador loves to find… read more →
Real Life Emergency Room Essential Oils Toxicity Three weeks ago I wrote about Essential Oils toxicity for our pets and since have heard how shocked many of our clients were to learn that this really is a potentially fatal problem. I want to share this facebook post sent to me… read more →
Canine Flu Vaccine Recommended for Social Dogs Several years ago there were simultaneous outbreaks of canine flu in Chicago, Florida, Minnesota, Georgia, and other small occurrences nationwide. We ordered the Flu vaccine, which at that time protected against just one flu strain, and recommended it for dogs traveling with owners… read more →
Why All Cats Love Cardboard Boxes How many of us have purchased an expensive carpeted climbing tree for our cat, only to discover that Kitty’s favorite hide out is still the empty Amazon box from yesterday’s delivery? A Reader’s Digest article I read in my doctor’s office offered some explanations… read more →