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...
As of earlier this year, all 50 states have passed legislature allowing pet trusts. Pet trusts, also referred to as pet estate trusts, can be used to detail how your beloved furry family member will be taken care of. If you are considering a pet...
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Halloween is right around the corner. For some, the whole family shares in the spooky festivities which makes for a great time. With pets in the house, be sure to take steps so the good times don't turn into a trip to the emergency vet...
Pet microchipping can provide pet parents with the peace of mind that if their beloved furry family member is ever lost, there is hope he can be brought back home. Recently this is exactly what happened to a woman and her dog in Jacksonville,...
The Mars Petcare company has voluntarily recalled the Cesar Classics Filet Mignon flavored canned wet dog food due to a possible contamination of small white plastic pieces. The lot numbers in the recall begin with 631FKCC or 631GKKC with...
When Glen Shallman adopted his cat Blake, he had no idea that in changing Blake's life, he was changing his own. Mr. Shallman suffers from 3 life threatening rare brain diseases that cause seizures. Some of the seizures have occurred in his...
Animals and humans have had a special bond for centuries; in fact, they have had a close bond dating back nearly 10,000 years. Dogs, in particular, have been with humans (also called. domesticated) for more than 12,000 years. Now, researchers are...
For many years, pet parents have been using peanut butter as a way to get stubborn pets to take pills and even as a treat. It's an effective solution. I would never be able to get Rusko to take his medication otherwise! But recently, I was...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, also called cat AIDS, feline AIDS, and FIV in cats, is one of the three most common and serious cat viruses. Many people still confuse FIV and Feline Leukemia by thinking they are the same disease or believe they...