Pet Wellness
Second-hand Smoke and Pets
Jessie, the conservative dog with the right attitude: I have to confess. I am not a fan of cigarettes. They smell. They look disgusting. They are hazardous to one’s health…even mine…and I don’t smoke. But if you are pet owner who does smoke, you can be making your dog or cat sick. As the number of […]
Continue ReadingBook Review: Pampered Pets On A Budget
Pampered Pets On A Budget: Caring For Your Pet Without Losing Your Tail was written by Jeffrey Barnes, a pet vet expert and Kristen Levine, an expert in the field of pet lifestyle. This book is a quick read at 74 pages, but contains a lot of good information for pet owners. Topics covered include: […]
Continue ReadingHelping Your Pet Maintain Weight Through the Holiday Season
With the holiday season, we and our pets can tend to eat more and exercise less, leading to weight gain. Obesity is not good for anyone, human or animal. When it affects a pet, it can be quite unhealthy and dangerous. What are the reasons for a pudgy pet? The answer rests in too much […]
Continue ReadingThink Twice Before Giving a Pet as Gift
Jessie, the sweet, adorable, and sensitive dog, always in the holiday spirit, is here to share some season’s greetings and gift-giving insights for the pet lover today: Thinking of giving a pet to someone this holiday season? While your heart may be in the right place, giving someone a pet as a gift is not […]
Continue ReadingPancreatitis in Dogs
Long time client Riley hadn’t been feeling well for a few days, so his mom took him to the vet. After a few tests, it was determined Riley was suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas. This illness can either be mild or severe. The cause is not really known, but pancreatitis seems to […]
Continue ReadingThe Great Pumpkin: Nutritional Benefits for Our Pets…And Us!
Halloween brought focus to the pumpkin….ah yes, carving a scary Jack-O-Lantern is a tradition in many households, but did you know pumpkin is a lot more than just something to carve? Pumpkin has many health benefits for our pets, such as: Helping with weight management. Pumpkin has a lot of fiber and not a lot […]
Continue ReadingIs Your Dog Getting Enough of the Right Exercise?
Different dog breeds have varying exercise needs. Small companion breeds, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, don’t need strenous workouts, but do need good exercise and stimulation. Working breeds, like the Border Collie, are bred for stamina making their exercise needs much more strenuous. Consider the activity your dog’s breed was meant to perform, […]
Continue ReadingIs Your Pet Fit or Fat?
Did you know about 44% of dogs and 57% of cats are overweight? Being overweight leads to a higher risk of arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and behaviorial problems in dogs and cats. Not sure if your pet is fit or fat? A fit dog or cat’s ribs can be felt and there is […]
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