Did you hope that your flea problem would end with the cold weather? Unfortunately, fleas are determined to stay alive even when weather conditions outside are less than ideal. So where do the fleas live? Fleas may be hiding inside or outside without you even knowing it. Inside they can be found hiding in your [...]
The Health Benefits of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps reduce or eliminate the risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer, especially if done before the first heat cycle. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering [...]
Sit … stay … no … stay! These are your toys … these are my toys … don’t touch! NOOOO … outside - you go potty outside! Training a new dog can be trying experience. It is important that you give yourself the tools to be successful in training your dog. It takes a lot [...]
I have never purchased a puppy from a breeder. What should I look for when selecting my puppy? When going to a breeder’s home to select a puppy try to view each puppy individually. This will allow you to meet each puppy’s personality on an individual basis. If you try to assess the entire litter [...]
There are many factors that you need to look at when assessing your cat’s weight. Here are some questions you should ask yourself: Can you see her ribs or spine? Can you see your cat’s waist? Does her stomach sag? Does her face look more round with larger cheeks? Kitty appears tired or lazy Apprehension [...]
From your pets point of view the holidays bring many new smells and new temptations into their environment. Pet parents need to be aware of what can be dangerous and toxic. Toxins on the table Fatty foods such as Turkey skin can cause stomach upset and worse can lead to a potentially deadly inflammation [...]
Diana is doing so well. She now sits in front of her trainers and smiles at them until they pet her. She would rather be petted than anything else. She has learned to spin - I'm not sure why but they trained her to do this J. She will sleep on her blanket or in [...]
George found me 11 years ago as a tiny, malnourished, black and white ball of fur hiding under the bushes at my son’s babysitter. I have always had a special place for tuxedo kitties - so I knew right away George would be joining my family of kitties. As the weeks went by George never [...]
November is cancer awareness month! Did you know that cancer is the #1 disease related cause of death in pets? Did you also know that cancer is treatable? On this day October 8, 2013 "Missy" & her mom got the news that "Missy's" cancer was in remission. Our entire team was able to share [...]
Questions: Why does my senior pet need to see the doctor twice a year? If you used the link to determine your pet’s age in human years, it clearly points out that dogs and cats age much more rapidly than humans. Now consider that your physician advises you to see them annually for a physical [...]