Where do those cute puppies you see in the pet stores come from? Most of them come from large dog breeding operations known as Puppy Mills. You've probably heard of these places and heard about the many rescue movements in place to put an end...
I was taking my dogs for a walk the other day. It was a beautiful spring day with the sun shining, birds chirping, and flowers in bloom. And then it started... that overwhelming need to sneeze! Rusko has been sneezing all week, and now, me too....
Lyme Disease is caused by an organism called Borrelia Burgdorferi, which is carried by Ixodes (Blacklegged) ticks. Dogs living in the Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Northern California have the greatest risk, but any dog bitten by an Ixodes tick...
There are multiple reasons why your pet should be microchipped.
The state of Tennessee has seen a surge in rabies cases in 2016, including four dogs and one cat dying of the disease. Two skunks and one raccoon also tested positive for rabies. The uptick in rabies cases has the state urging everyone to...
Heartworm disease is a serious, but preventable problem for dogs and cats worldwide. The disease is transmitted by mosquitos, so any pet that goes outdoors is at risk, and even indoor pets are at risk since mosquitoes can easily sneak into the...
Spring has finally arrived, Easter is right around the corner and the signs of new life make us feel happy and invigorated. It’s a great time of year for us and our pets, but along with it come some potential hazards worth mentioning.
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Purina has voluntarily recalled several of their tubbed foods under the Beneful Chopped Blends, Beneful Prepared Meals, and Pro Plan Savory Meals brands due to concerns about the nutritional content of these foods. The Purina team values the...
The concerned voice I was hearing through my headset wasn’t unusual. Many pet parents call every day with concerns about their beloved furry children. However, this particular call reminded me of one of my greatest pet peeves.
The question...