(NC)—Its official, you’re going to be a parent. The lengthy checklist has already started as you prepare for the arrival of your baby. While baby names, colour themes and pregnancy books are top of mind, be sure to include an existing family member through this important time—your pet. The addition of a new family member [...]

My husband and I have a hand booklet that we often refer to regarding common food, plants and household items that can harm or even kill our pups.  We have three pups:  A pug, a French bulldog & a shih tzu.  Needless to say, our house is always a bit chaotic!  The list of poisonous foods and items applies [...]

I adore Brachycephalic dogs.  They are so sweet and cute, but unfortunately because they are so cute, they typically have more health problems due to their adorable “smooshed-in” faces. A brachycephalic skull is relatively broad and short. Dog breeds such as the Pug are sometimes classified as “Extreme Brachycephalic”. Brachycephalic dogs are very sensitive to [...]

(ARA) – Even the best behaved-dog can temporarily forget his manners when faced with the many distractions of going on a walk. When the ground is covered with snow and ice, Fido’s momentary lapse can mean a nasty fall for you. Properly equipping yourself – and taking some safety precautions – can help ensure you [...]

(ARA) – It’s a big problem whenever people are out and about with their dogs. Some dog walkers don’t want to scoop their pooch’s poop. But a number of diseases caused by parasites like roundworms can be transferred from pets to people via droppings. Roundworm infections in young children can be very serious. “That’s why [...]

(ARA) – Planting a garden, spring cleaning, fertilizing the lawn — we all have lots of work to do with the coming of spring. But pets also have health and safety needs this time of year that their owners should know about. “I see it all the time in my clinic in the springtime. Animals [...]

The Woytek family’s Lab mix, Amber, a survivor of Hurricane Ike, was diagnosed with distemper in the months after her adoption from the Houston SPCA in September 2008. Amber survived distemper and lived with the Woytek family and canine “sis” Scout, a one-year-old Rhodesian ridgeback mix. But things changed when Amber ate parts of a sago palm [...]

Have you heard about California’s SB 250 – The Pet Responsibility Act? Consider this: According to the 2009 ca shelter report, in the 61 days since January 1: 84,801 pets have been killed in CA shelters, and  $42,349,973 in taxes spent to house & kill them. Each year, over $250 million dollars is spent housing and euthanizing [...]

Next week, Greta is getting her teeth cleaned at the vet. Coincidentally, February is Pet Dental Health Month, when several veterinary groups, including the The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) and the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)  join together to educate pet owners to the importance of regular care of their pets dental needs. According [...]

Spay Day is Tuesday, February 24, 2009, and is recognized across the United States and U.S. territories. Spay Day USA is America’s first and only national day of action to promote the spaying or neutering of pets. During Spay Day USA, veterinarians and their staff, animal welfare professionals, business owners and citizens join forces nationwide [...]