Tweet With many dogs seeing cicadas for the first time, their natural instinct is to eat them… but is it safe?
Affordable Pet Care at Home
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Affordable Pet Care at Home (via MarketWired) SOURCE: PetArmor May 16, 2013 05:00 ET MISSION, KS–(Marketwired – May 16, 2013) – (Family Features) Dogs and cats provide “parents” so much love and affection. So, it’s only natural that pet parents want to return that love by taking care of all their pet’s health and [...]
How to Using a Heat Pad For Your Dog’s Hind Legs
May 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet We found this useful for our Border Collie mix who’s 13.
Tips On Spotting & Treating Dog Allergies
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Allergy season is here: Sniffles, sneezing and runny, itchy eyes. But it’s not just humans suffering. Our dogs are also prone to allergies.
Owning a Dog Is Linked to Reduced Heart Risk
May 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Owning a Dog Is Linked to Reduced Heart Risk (via The Dog’s Store) The nation’s largest cardiovascular health organization has a new message for Americans: Owning a dog may protect you from heart disease. The unusual message was contained in a scientific statement published on Thursday by the American Heart Association, which convened a [...]
How to Get Rid of Fleas – Proven Methods That Are Safe for Both Kids and Pets
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet How to Get Rid of Fleas – Proven Methods That Are Safe for Both Kids and Pets (via SBWire) New York, NY — (SBWIRE) — 05/10/2013 — A blood sucking creature, lurking in one’s home rapidly creating an army, silently waiting for a host to quench it’s thirst for blood; a vampire in its [...]
Owning a Dog Linked to Reduced Heart Disease Risk
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Researchers also found dog owners were 54 percent more likely to get the recommended levels of exercise than non dog owners.
Preventive Care for Pets Matters, Making the Right Drug Choices
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Pharmacies that once carried only human medications now carry all sorts of drugs for pets too, some by prescription, others available over-the-counter.
Owning a dog can make you healthier: Walking your pet and companionship from them can ‘decrease risk of heart disease’
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Owning a dog can make you healthier: Walking your pet and companionship from them can ‘decrease risk of heart disease’ (via The Dog’s Store) Dog owners have healthier hearts than people who don’t have pets, research suggests. And those who already have cardiac problems may be more likely to survive if they have the [...]
Safe People Food for Dogs
May 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Our canine companions are able to consume and digest a fairly wide variety of “people food” even though they’re technically carnivores. Watch the latest episode of “Fur the Record” to learn about the better food choices one can make when it comes to sharing a bite with a hungry mutt. Here are 10 comestibles [...]
Overweight Owners Lead Pets to Obesity
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Overweight Owners Lead Pets to Obesity (via PR Newswire) WORCESTER, Mass., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Richard French, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., Dean of Animal Studies and Allerton Chair of Animal Health Sciences at Becker College is urging pet owners to pursue healthy lifestyles. The bond between human owners and their pets may be affecting the health…
Summer Pet Safety Tips
May 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Tweet Warm weather is here and it’s time to start thinking about your pet’s safety. Here’s a list of some safety tips to keep your best friend(s) happy and enjoying the summer fun: Never leave animals alone in the car. Even when it’s only 70 degrees outside, your car can reach 90 degrees on the [...]
To Flea or Not To Flea… Dog Friendly Effective Flea Treatments
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet To Flea or Not To Flea… Dog Friendly Effective Flea Treatments (via http://www.wagthedoguk.com) To Flea or Not To Flea… There’s no doubt that fleas are incredible creatures. According to the geniuses at QI, they can jump up to 150 times their own height, pull over 160,000 times their own weight and accelerate at speeds [...]
Can Puppies Spread Sickness to People?
May 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet While puppies are cute and cuddly, they can spread ringworm and hook worms through a simple snuggle session. Veterinarian Dr. Karen Halligan explains.
Home Dental Care Helps Pets In The Long Run
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Tweet You wouldn’t go days without brushing your teeth or years without getting a dental checkup so your pet shouldn’t either.
