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A Moving Experience
Moving, whether across the street or across the world, can be an exciting experience, especially when it means a new job, a chance to be closer to family, or a new environment. But moving is also a trying experience that…
Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?
Officials at the American Kennel Club have been paying particular attention to stolen dog reports made by owners about dogs stolen from cars, yard and homes. Since January 2011, the number of pet thefts has increased 49% over the previous…
Creating A Pet Friendly Yard
Yards can be a shopping center or candy store for pets. Pets often find materials that will harm them. Sometimes objects are forgotten by good intentioned owners. Other times, pets make their own mischief. It is important to ensure that…
Does Your Bird Need a Blankie?
The answer to that is …it depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime; where as other birds cannot sleep without their “security blankets”. On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night…
Are You Leaving Your Pet Alone?
Many of us can’t stay home with our pets all day long, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a happy dog or cat. As with children, quality can help make up for lack of quantity, according to animal behaviorist…
A Great Tool for Pet Owners
Modern veterinary medicine has seen many technological advances: digital x-ray, color Doppler ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI. There is, however, another great tool that has helped veterinarians and that most people have at their fingertips – their smart phone! The…
Family Friends Aren’t Always Furry – Think of Feathery Friends!
Your home may be one of the many households enjoying a bird as a pet. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that birds, though not nearly as popular with Americans as cats or dogs, reside in 4.5 million households. Birds…
May Newsletter: Behavioral Issues a Veterinarian Can Help With
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Worried About Your Pet’s Behavioral Problem? How Your Veterinarian Can Help Life becomes much more stressful if your dog won’t stop barking at everyone who passes by your window, or your cat decides your shoes make a good litter box.…
May Newsletter: How Your Veterinarian Can Help with Skin Issues
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How Your Veterinarian Can Help with Your Pet’s Skin Issues Itchy skin, hot spots, and open sores can be signs your pet has a skin problem. Luckily, your veterinarian offers treatments that will soothe irritated skin and keep skin issues…