Tweet Want to save money on your veterinary bills? (via PR Newswire) During Pet Dental Health Month, the AVMA reminds pet owners that preventive dental care is always less expensive than oral catastrophes SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It’s an integral part of your morning routine. Still half asleep, you step up to [...]
Cleaning 101 For Dog Owners
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet How to deal with common canine messes to maintain a clean and happy home. Whether its an upset stomach or a housetraining accident, pets will, at some point, make a mess in the house. The good news: Many of todays new products not only make cleaning easier, but remove any trace that an accident [...]
Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs, and What Can Be Done About It
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Unlike you, your dog doesn’t brush his teeth two or three times a day to make sure his smile is sparkling white and his breath is fresh. Overseeing our pets’ dental health is something that we, as pet parents, need to do in order to ensure our animal companions a long and healthy life. [...]
5 tips for keeping dog paws healthy and ready for a walk
April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Your dog’s paws are four of his busiest body parts. He uses his paws a lot throughout a day, so it only stands to reason that his paws receive a lot care and attention from pet owners. Since a dog relies on his owner for most needs, dog paw care is an extremely critical [...]
Keep your pets healthy in warmer weather
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet With nice weather approaching, pet owners are giving their indoor pets more outside time. Taking your pets outside during warmer weather can pose several health threats to your pet. Pet shop owners from Dyvig’s Pet Shoppe and the Ark offer their friendly advice on how to keep your pets healthy during the spring and [...]
The most common ailments in dogs and cats
March 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet VPI, the biggest provider of pet insurance in the U.S., looked into its database of nearly half a million pets to determine which ailments sent cats and dogs to the vet most frequently in 2011. The results: Dogs 1. ear infection 2. skin allergies 3. skin infection 4. non-cancerous skin growth 5. upset stomach [...]
4 Ways Owning A Dog Saves You Money
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet You probably already know how great it is to own a dog – but did you know that having one can actually earn you money? Sure, dog costs can range anywhere from $400 to $700 per year (including dog supplies and veterinary care bills). But think of it as an investment – one that [...]
Tips on How to Protect Pets From Household Poisons
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet National Poison Prevention Week ends March 24, but it’s always a good idea to go through our homes and backyards and make sure they’re aren’t any unknown poisons lurking where our pets could get into trouble. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) reports that its Animal Poison Control Center [...]
Allergies in pets: Airborne, fleas, food, contact
March 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Allergies can cause misery for pets and humans alike. But allergies in animals are not always easy to diagnose and treat. “I feel so bad because he can’t tell me what’s wrong,” said Angela Duyao of Gilroy, 80 miles south of San Francisco. Harley, her 2-year-old Shih Tzu, has food and seasonal allergies. It [...]
Dog Owner’s Guide to Cancer: Osteosarcoma or Bone
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Many are unaware that dogs can also develop cancer. Unfortunately, the disease is quite common. According to statistics, about 50% of deaths in dogs over ten years old are cancer-related. Furthermore, a research made by the Morris Animal Foundation, one of the leading institutions in animal health research, reveals that one in four dogs [...]
Allergies: How Pollen is Affecting Your Pet
March 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Springtime brings flowers and warmth. But along with all the benefits of the season come the dreaded symptoms of allergies. Eyes water, noses run and a layer of yellow pollen seems to coat everything in sight. And it turns out even pets are affected. Vets and pet owners have noticed their furry friends scratching [...]
Is Microchipping Recommended for Pets, and Is It Safe?
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet Pets with microchips are much more likely to be returned to their owners than those without microchips. The practice of microchipping is very safe with proper implantation. Each week, Dr. Patrick Tate, chief of the veterinary staff and a general practitioner at Webster Groves Animal Hospital, answers reader questions about pets. This week’s question [...]
De-skunking pet is a delicate process
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet The time of year has arrived when wildlife is recognizing that spring is around the corner. This time of year often becomes obvious to pet owners when they open the door to let the family dog or cat in, and are greeted by the undeniable, pungent and lingering aroma of skunk. These unfortunate encounters [...]
10 Steps To a Healthy Pet
March 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet No one knows pets like Mindy Dobrow, a proud dog mom and the owner of Brookline Grooming, a premiere New England destination for grooming and pet supplies. With over 38 years of experience and a wholehearted dedication to the health and well-being of animals, Mindy offers 10 greats tips for a healthy pet: Regular [...]
Good hand washing habits are a must when caring for dying pets to keep humans and animals safe
March 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tweet You’ve seen the topics dealing with aging pets addressed several times here on the pets section, and for good reason: pets are living longer, healthier and our attitudes toward how we view pets has changed dramatically in recent years. We know a lot more about how pets think — and how we interact with [...]
