Rule Number One: Don’t use cotton swabs or probe down into the ear canal. This just packs wax down into it and makes it harder to remove. The ear canal in pets is long and has a sharp bend to it. This makes it very difficult to damage the...
With the long time controversy of human vaccines and autism, it is not hard to see how pet parents have the same hesitations or fears of vaccinating their pets. Although autism is not the concern in dogs and cats, side effects like neurologic...
November 14-20 is the annual Get Smart About Antibiotics week, endorsed by the Center for Disease Control. During this time, the CDC brings fourth the issue of antimicrobial/antibiotic resistance and ways to help combat the ever-growing...
Recently in Florida, a dog was attacked by an alligator while walking with it's owners near a canal. Gladys and Andrew Gonzales were walking their family dog Hazel near the canal when an alligator pulled Hazel in the water. Luckily, Mr. Gonzales...
Cat reproduction is a fascinating topic. Did you know that just one in-tact (meaning 'unspayed') female cat breeding, assuming that her offspring remain in-tact as well, can be responsible for as many as 420,000 kittens over a period of seven...
Every day we hear the words "natural", organic, and holistic being used by companies trying to selling their goods. This in turn, has prompted many people to seek alternative medical treatments and natural products for themselves and their pets....
Household pet toxins lurk around every corner, and unfortunately, pet poisoning is serious and can be challenging to treat. It is much better to avoid the problem in the first place. There are several simple steps you can take to help prevent...
Screwworms are flesh-eating flies (and unique maggots) that haven't been seen in Florida in over 30 years, but unfortunately, have come back with a vengeance. They were a problem back in the 1950's and 60's but were eradicated by the government...
With two young, small dogs, I have my hands full much of the time, and pet safety is always a concern. All good pet parents (like myself, of course!) know that pets like dogs and cats need adequate exercise, nutrition, medical care, and many...
The University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking participants for a clinical trial concerning the use of stem cells to treat cats with chronic gingivostomatitis.
According to UC Davis, Feline Chronic...