Critter Talk: Does your dog have a thyroid problem?
Veterinarians often say that they see patients in clusters. One week might be "diabetes" week; the next is all about inflammatory bowel disease. This week it's about hypothyroidism.…
Dog Breed of the Week: Boxer
The Boxer is a short-haired, medium-sized breed with a square, short muzzle. Originating from Germany in the 1800s, the breed is related to the Bulldog, and was originally bred as…
Ten signs of cancer in pets
Cancer is a frightening prospect for people, and sometimes just as frightening in our pets, primarily because they can't tell us where it hurts.…
Critter Talk: Disease Outbreaks in Horses
Are any of you out there horse owners? I am, and when we had an equine herpes virus type 1 (EHV-1) outbreak here in the western states this summer, let…
Critter Talk: The “Blocked” Cat
Male or female, purebred or domestic shorthair, any cat can develop a urinary condition like Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), stones, or infection. But when the cat in question is a…
Critter talk: Five Potential Halloween hazards for Pets
Dr. Patty warns us about some Halloween hazards that could pose a threat to your pets.…
Critter Talk: Your dog and constipation
Constipation is defined as the inability to defecate normally. Much like humans, older dogs are more prone to this condition, though it can happen to any breed of dog at…
Amazing pictures: Lioness saves cub from certain death
The big cats are known to have strong maternal instincts and these pictures prove that point as mom saves her cub from a terrible and no doubt fatal fall.…
Top 10 Canine Commandments
Many dogs have passed through my life and I have loved each and every one. When I was younger, however, I thought dogs processed like humans. I wish then…
7 expressions of love as orphaned white tigers find new mom
A wonderful story in pictures of a young chimp caring for orphaned white tiger cubs. Guaranteed to make you smile.…
Critter talk: No dogs in the back of pickups
The cruel practice of transporting unrestrained dogs in low-sided pickup truck beds has been banned in only a handful of states. Read more about it here.…
The 9/11 dogs in retirement
These are the dogs that worked the trade center that are still alive but retired, they are heroes too. Guaranteed to warm your heart....…
Washington Zoo animals sounded alarm before quake hit
Animals at the Washington National Zoo sounded the alarm minutes before Tuesday's quake hit.…
Michael Vick: Do you forgive him his dog murdering ways?
I don’t blame those who believe Vick’s crimes are indefensible and unforgivable. The fact that these crimes were levied against some of our society’s most innocent victims is what drives…
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