The Wolf-Dog Hybrid Craze—Do They Make Good Pets?
If you don’t know what you’re doing a wolf-dog hybrid may not be for you. When it comes to owning dogs, choosing the right breed is paramount.
Veterinarians: Treating or Euthanizing
Pet owners are looking for veterinary care across the entire spectrum of what’s available. Some want what is the current "state of the art" regardless...
4 Ways Preventative Care Can Keep Your Pet Healthy
Your pet isn’t just a companion when you’re lonely. Cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, and other creatures are members of your family. They provide constant unconditional...
Top 10 Tips For Calming Your Dog’s July 4th Fireworks Fears
Some dogs are tougher are not afraid of bangs and booms, but many are, and they rely on you to help them when their normally quiet world turns into a war zone. See these helpful tips for caring for your dog this fourth of July.
9 Ways To Keep Your Pet Household Dust and Fur Free
[caption id="attachment_143798" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Pic courtesy barkpost.com[/caption] Having a clean and presentable home is important to me, which isn't always easy to accomplish considering I...
Why Your Pet’s Anal Gland Health Is More Important Than You Think
You have friends over for your holiday party and your dog Muffy scoots across the living room carpet leaving an odor that clears the room....
8 Ways To Help Protect Your Pet From Noise Anxiety on New Years Eve
New Year’s Eve is one of the party nights we most look forward to in the year, but it can also be a night of...
All For The Love Of Animals
Mike, as we all know, is an animal lover. I am an animal lover. Most, if not all, readers and contributors to MMA are animal...
Facial recognition technology can now find lost dogs
Dogs get lost all the time, and rarely a week goes by that I don't see a "Missing" poster stuck to a telephone pole. I...
5 Top Tips For Preventing Dog Bites
Dog Bite Awareness and Prevention By Dr. Patrick Mahaney, VMD Dog bites can have tragic consequences, including severe injury or death. According to the AVMA...
6 Tips To Help Keep Your Pet Safe On Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing in America says Memorial Day like a good old-fashioned barbecue or picnic. With these carefree weekend days, however, comes an ever increasing risk of illness or...
10 Common Household Items That Are Poisonous To Pets
Our homes are filled with danger for our pets. I know any number of people who have left their kitchen cabinets open only to find that their...
Coping with The Loss of a Pet
The loss of a pet is a heart-rending, emotional experience and grief is a natural response. There are various stages of grief and we go through those stages...
Understanding the Heartbreak of Losing a Pet
One of the most difficult aspects of pet ownership is considering their mortality. A friend once told me that bringing a pet into the house is...