Everyone has heard all the warnings regarding holiday hazards and your pets - but like many things in life - do you really think it will happen? Until it happens to you! From toxic foods, to decorations and gifts, what seems to be a harmless holiday treasure can be harmful in many ways to your [...]
Do you have a cat that scratches the furniture, sprays, or hides under the bed for most of the day? Do you have multiple cats that hiss at each other and fight? If this sounds familiar your feline friend(s) may be feeling stressed. Things like moving, redecorating, traveling, or a visit to the groomer or [...]
National Pet Fire Safety Day is July 15th! Did you know that nearly 500,000 pets are involved in a house fire each year? With about 1,000 of them started by homeowners pets! This is a day to spread awareness about not only how to keep your pet(s) safe during a house fire, but also [...]
Unconditional love. Pure and simple. It's a special bond. That’s what my pets mean to me. Even though my wife and I have been married for nearly 27 years, we never had any children. Our current menagerie of pets are our kids. I’m talking about Gilligan, Bahama, Gidget, and Mulan. Gilligan is my guy, my [...]
What do you mean - fear free? Picture Sally, a young woman about to enter an office. See if you can guess where Sally is... Sally opens the door and sees that the walls are covered in warm and tranquil colors, she hears the sounds of trickling water and soft music humming in the background, and the air is [...]
Take a moment and make a mental list of all the times you hear music throughout your day. Many of you listen to music in the car, possibly at work, while exercising and in your home. It is a large part of our daily lives and it has the ability to excite us, help us focus and even to [...]
You Can Make A Difference Go to the Bark for Life website to learn how you can get involved. Find an Event Volunteer as a survivor or caregiver Donate your time or money What is Cancer? Cancer is cells within the body that are growing and dividing in an abnormal manner and rate [...]
When preparing to go away, pet owners often find themselves wondering what the best care for their pet would be. While kennels are a great place for pets to be social, receive daily care, and are safe, they aren’t always the best option for all pets. If your pet tends to become more stressed in [...]
Dental care is an important part of your pet’s overall health. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to problems within the mouth such as pain, bad breath, and tooth loss but can also cause disease elsewhere in the body, like the heart and kidneys. While your veterinarian can diagnose and treat these problems, it is [...]
Mrs. Jones was waiting in the exam room with Princess on a busy Monday morning. I greeted them with a “Good morning, Ladies!” Ms. Jones had a nervous smile in reply. “Dr. Hanlon, I am worried about Princess. She hasn’t had a good appetite for the past week and now she is drinking water [...]