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The Chemicals You Use on Your Lawn Have Been Linked to Cancer in Dogs
With spring here and summer right around the corner, people are starting to do some spring cleaning. For many, this also marks the start of the lawn care and gardening season, which means many peop…
This Amazing Hospital Now Allows Your Pets To Visit You
We consider dogs and cats as family members. We include them in celebrating special occasions, and cherish the friendship and loyalty they give to us. Many of us even consider our dogs and cats as …
It Is Now Legal To Smash Car Windows To Get A Dog Out Of A Hot Car In Florida!
All responsible dog owners know to never leave a dog inside a locked car, especially during hot days. The temperature inside the car can rise up to 114-119 Fahrenheit in just a few minutes.
If y…
Ask A Vet: What Is Hip Dysplasia?
Hip Dysplasia is a term that we are all somewhat familiar with, but do you really know what it is? It is an important source of pain for our dogs. Affected dogs often act stiff or sore on their rea…
Ask A Vet: My Dog Has A Behavior Problem. What Can I Do?
We love our dogs. We live with them every day. The destructiveness of a dog behavior issue cannot be emphasized enough. If your dog is damaging your furnishings when you are away or become aggressi…
Dog Flu Strain Has Vets Across US Warning People of Dangers
It isn’t quite slamming every single state in the US as of yet, but vets everywhere are warning humans of the dangers presented by a strain of the dog flu that seems to be making its way everyw…
Dog Flu Hits Again – Here’s How to Keep Yours Safe
The strain of canine influenza that swept the US last spring is infecting dogs once again. H3N2’s recent arrival in the country from Asia means American dogs have no immunity to it, and though…
There Are Two Types Of Ticks On Your Dog or Cat
It’s a fact! Ticks on pets come in two varieties, attached and feeding or loose and wandering. This, of course, is in addition to the ticks being different species or in various lifestages. If ther…
Stolen Dog Found Four Days After Thieves Ran with Pet
Seattle resident Greta Pittinger’s heart stopped when she came home on Dec. 16, 2015, and found her home broken into. The thieves took jewelry and electronics, but what broke the woman’s heart was …
Ask The Vet: Why Does My Dog Hump Things? What Can I Do?
Mounting is a brain pattern that is normal for dogs. Dogs do not have any emotional feeling about it nor do they feel any embarrassment, but people do. When it is driven by hormones, as in an intac…
Things to Look For in a Dog Friendly Vehicle
Most people know what they’re looking for when hunting for a new vehicle. Listed below are a few tips for dog owners to keep in mind. Not everyone takes their dogs into account while car shoppi…
How To Calm An Anxious Dog
Dogs, like humans, get anxious. They sense a shift in their surroundings and respond according to their nature. Some canines are naturally laid back and can shake off the stress, with no problem. O…
8 Pests Dogs Love To Bring Home
Did you know that your dog can carry pests and diseases back home to you? Here are 8 pests and conditions that your dog may come home with from a boarding stay, the shelter, a walk in the park, or …
10 Tips For Keeping Your Dog Healthy And Avoiding the Vet
We all want to save money and keep our pets happy. One way of doing both of these things is to keep our pet healthy and out of the vet’s office. Here are some tips to do just that.
1 – Feed High…