10 Important Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween can be a lot of fun for our families, but we need to remember our pets are part of our families so we need to do what we can to keep them safe during this often “scary” time.
Pet Poison Danger: Sago Palms
Not all plants are equal when pets are around, and one of them is the potentially deadly Sago Palm. Read about the symptoms of poisoning here….
Brain Tumors in Cats
We just lost our otherwise perfectly healthy 5-year-old cat to a Brain Tumor. We are still in shock, and I am truly kicking myself for not noticing any changes prior to her pacing and head pressing that came up this Saturday.
Cats: The Horrible Horror of Hairballs
Are you one of America’s millions of cat lovers? Can your cat do no wrong, except, well, maybe, you know: coughing up those nasty hairballs right in the middle of dinner?
When is it time to say goodbye to my beloved pet?
One of the most painful times in my life are those times when I have to send my dog to the Rainbow Bridge. The decision is the hardest, never knowing if you are doing the right thing.
Curing Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the leading cause of death in older cats. It’s so prevalent that I’ve come to believe that basically every cat over a certain age (I’m not sure what that age is … maybe 10ish or so) suffers from at least a touch of CKD. Just because we can’t pick it up in its early stages, doesn’t mean it’s not there.
Special Needs Pet Care When Going Out of Town
What to do with our pets, especially those with special needs, when we go out of town.
Does Your Dog Have Fleas? 10 Flea Facts For You
Did you ever wonder what fleas feed on or how long they can live? Well, wonder no more because here are 10 curious facts about those nasty fleas:
Treating Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs
Research is providing evidence that we can treat dogs with uncomplicated urinary tract infections more like we treat people suffering from the same condition.
Are Doggie Treadmills A Good Substitute For Outdoor Exercise?
Should you invest in a treadmill for your dog? Is it a good substitute for outdoor romping?
Critter Talk: The Black Death
Earlier this month, a young Colorado girl was diagnosed with bubonic plague. Yes, plague — as in the Black Death.
Bad Breath in Dogs (and cats)
We all have busy schedules and it can be a struggle to make the time to brush our pets’ teeth on a daily basis. Or, maybe you have a pet that is a sweetheart all the time except for when it comes time to sit still for a tooth brushing.
Critter Talk: Drought and Anthrax
When environmental stress levels rise (drought, heavy rains, and soil disturbances are often to blame) anthrax spores become active and capable of infecting any warm-blooded animal.
Critter Talk: The Crazy Things Our Dogs Swallow
For today’s Critter Talk, we’re revisiting Dr. Coates’ column from last November on the crazy things that have been found in the stomachs of pets. How about you — has your pet ever swallowed something really bizarre?