Pet Wellness
What Causes Cancer in Pets?
The majority of pet cancer cases occur in middle aged and older pets, with Cats having a higher incidence of cancer than dogs. Following are some feline cancer facts: 32% of all cats over 10 years of age will die from cancer 10% of all feline tumors are found in the mouth 25% of all […]
Continue ReadingRaise Your Pet Cancer Awareness This Month
Blue Buffalo Pet Food and PetCo have teamed up to raise awareness and further the fight against pet cancer. Statistics show that nearly half of all disease-related pet deaths are caused by cancer. Throughout this month, PetCo consumers will be able to round up their in-store purchases to the next highest dollar or make donations […]
Continue ReadingCleaning Greener
Our pets, because they live closer to the ground than we do, are exposed to more toxins via their paws (chemicals in cleaning products and carpeting, de-icing substances, lawn products to name a few). With all the chemicals around us and our pets, how can we make our surroundings healthier? One way to eliminate chemicals […]
Continue ReadingSpring favorites can be deadly to cats
Bo, the astute cat: I love that Spring is here! It is the best time of year! However, if you are tending to a beautiful garden or are a flower enthusiast of some sort, I am here to caution you about one of the most gorgeous flowers around: the lily. As stunningly beautiful as they […]
Continue ReadingHow to clean up after your lovable four-legged friend
Jessie, the world’s greatest dog: Did you know that there are over 40 million households in the US that share their homes with over 68 million dogs? Guess what type of pet is very popular???? Bo, the disinterested, yet confident, cat: (Yawns and returns to sleep) Jessie: Well, with all of those dogs running around […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingProvide a safe lawn and garden for your pets this Spring!
It is Spring Break and Bo and Jessie are taking a temporary vacation from this blog. They may be sipping Mai Tais on a luxurious island, or, more than likely, they are arguing in the back room about who needs to take out the trash this week. At any rate, we have given them a […]
Continue ReadingKeeping a preventative eye on heart worm disease
Jessie, top dog: Oh, the dreaded heart worm tablet. Groan. I took one last month. Do I have to take another one? Bolt, the adorable Yorkie-Poo: You know, I never really liked taking those things, either, but after my recent visit to the vet to get all of my annual shots, she told me that […]
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