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January Newsletter: National Bird Day
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Don’t Forget to Celebrate National Bird Day on January 5 Since birds far outnumber humans, it only makes sense to declare an annual day in their honor. National Bird Day is dedicated to improving conditions for wild birds, while also…
December Newsletter: Cold Weather Tips for Your Pets
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Cold Weather Tips for Your Pets Painful slips and falls, frostbite, accidental poisonings, and other health woes can spell trouble for pets when it’s cold outside. Fortunately, you can help your furry friends enjoy a safe, happy winter by following…
December Newsletter: Pets and the Holidays: What to Know before Feeding Your Pet Table Scraps
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Pets and Holidays: What to Know Before Feeding Your Pet Table Scraps Do your pets spend mealtime under the dining room table, hoping for a few samples of your holiday feast? Unfortunately, eating some table scraps could cause health troubles…
November Newsletter: How arthritis can affect your pet
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Arthritis takes a toll on your pet’s joints, making walking, jumping and other everyday activities much more difficult. Learning about arthritis symptoms and treatments can help you ensure that you’re doing everything possible to ease your pet’s pain. What Is…
November Newsletter: National animal shelter appreciation week
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How Will You Celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in November? Our country’s animal shelters provide a valuable service to pets and the people who love them. Every year, shelters find homes for more than 4 million unwanted animals, according…
At Risk for Rat Bite Fever?
Rats have made numerous appearances on the screen and the page as you’ve watched theater movies with your children, read popular children’s books or relaxed while checking out family films with your home’s technology system. Movies have made the rodents…
Calcium is Not Always Good
When examining a blood panel, a veterinarian may report to the owner that a pet has hypercalcemia, which is an elevated level of calcium in the blood. The owner often then wonders if there is too much calcium in the…
Can PBDEs Harm Your Pet?
The Environmental Protection Agency indicates that polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have a negative impact on your health and environment. These chemicals in your home environment may be causing harm to your pet without your knowledge. In the body, PBDEs are…
Dangers of Rodent Bait
There are several general classifications of rodent poison (rodenticide) available over the counter. The most common is one that prevents blood clotting called an anticoagulant; D- con being the most easily recognized in light of the recent bans on second…