A couple of months ago I had to put one of my own cats down. Dear Wallace was everyone’s uncle, he didn’t have a nasty bone in his body and in truth, he wasn’t very smart. But this made him…
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A couple of months ago I had to put one of my own cats down. Dear Wallace was everyone’s uncle, he didn’t have a nasty bone in his body and in truth, he wasn’t very smart. But this made him…
This month marks the sixth anniversary of the Petco and Blue Buffalo Pet Cancer Awareness Month. They hope to raise money to help further pet cancer research and to help families whose pets are affected by the disease. Raising awareness…
The thing about accidents is you don’t plan them – by their very nature, you don’t get advance warning of an emergency. The unexpected happens – so it pays to be prepared. So when disaster strikes and your pet is…
Many people look forward to Easter. Spring has finally sprung, early flowers are starting to bloom, and who doesn’t enjoy dyeing hard-boiled eggs or hunting for the plastic, treat-filled variety? With the excitement of these festivities, it can be easy…
With the Easter season nearly upon us, many of us are probably worrying more about hiding Easter baskets from the kids (and big kids) than we are about hiding the baskets from our pets. This is a mistake that can…
Is the veterinary care bill. You’ve just picked your new dog up from the shelter, and you can’t wait to show them their new home. Perhaps they were abandoned as a puppy or were found wandering the streets, or maybe…
1. Not brushing your puppy’s teeth. Around 80 percent of dogs will develop some form of dental disease by the time they are three, yet most people still don’t know that they should be brushing their dog’s teeth regularly. Can…
When you bring that new puppy home for the first time, he has a whole new world to learn about”¦.and that inquisitiveness doesn’t stop after the first day, or week, or month. A puppy’s natural need to explore means he’s…
Congratulations on your new arrival! But just as having a baby can be a steep learning curve, so is taking on a new, four-legged family member. You may be aware of the need to vaccinate and worm the puppy, but…
National Pet Dental Health Month is coming to an end, and with our articles over the last three weeks we hope we’ve given you enough information to keep your pet’s mouth in top condition. However, even with frequent cleaning pet’s…
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