The holiday season brings gift giving, and many people consider the possibility of giving a pet as a gift. After all, a pet is a wonderful addition to any family, bringing fun, laughter, and lots of joy all year round. But pets also bring a lot...
Classical music composer and National Symphony Orchestra cellist David Teie has recently released music designed specifically for a feline's listening pleasure! Teie has been working on the development of music that could appeal to a particular...
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and it’s a great time to consider adopting a new, older pet. Older pets have a tendency to sit much longer in shelters, and really, for no good reason. There are a number of benefits to adopting a senior...
The temperatures start dipping and our pets face new hazards. Be aware of what can happen and take precautions to keep them safe.
Vaccines are products that contain bacteria or viruses. They are given to protect a pet from the diseases caused by those organisms. The bacteria or virus has a protein on the outside that is unique to it. This is called an antigen.
When the...
The holidays are joyous for most of us, but having cat and dog friendly holidays requires a little preparation. For many pets, instead of finding joy, holiday dangers lurk in many places. Take precautions to keep your pets healthy and safe during...
Blue Buffalo Company has issued a recall of their Blue Kitty Yums Chicken Recipe cat treats for suspected contamination of low levels of propylene glycol. To date, only one illness has been reported. These treats, sold online or in specialty...
In 2013, the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) came out with Feline Vaccination Guidelines. Vaccines are in two categories: Core and Noncore. The core vaccines are ones that every cat should receive. The noncore vaccines are...
Dogs and cats can both be a challenge at times when it comes to giving medicine. It seems like the more important the medicine is, the more they fight you! We have struggled with our own pets, so we can empathize.