Bet you don’t know turkey…
Turkey hindsight is 360°.
There’s a Horse on My Foot (VIDEO)
[by Michael John Scott] Many thanks to dear friends Collin, Peggy, and Brenda for convincing it’s me 5PM in Georgia. Already my foot feels better! Watch the video to learn more.
Critter Talk: How to live with diabetic pets
My pet has been diagnosed with diabetes. Is it time to panic? Perhaps not.
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 hunting companions.
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 me tell you, things got pretty interesting.
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 neutered male, BEWARE! They are at the highest risk for developing a much dreaded veterinary emergency: urinary obstruction.
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 any age. Read more.
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 I had read these 10 Canine Commandments.
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.