56 (video) – How to give a pill to a dog
May 21st, 2015
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Water Consumption – What’s Normal?
October 9th, 2009 2 Comments
Have you ever paid close attention to your dog’s water drinking habits? Probably not, since it’s such a normal part of his/her everyday routine. What is the norm though, and why do some dogs drink more than others?
Weather obviously …
Finding Lost Cats
September 24th, 2009
A fear of yours unfortunately comes true – your family pet Whiskers has disappeared and is nowhere to be found. What steps should then be taken to assure the safe return of your lost cat?
Many people scour the neighborhood, …
Human Food for Cats
September 17th, 2009 5 Comments
We all know the rules – don’t feed your feline friends your own human food. Yada yada yada…blah blah. We do it anyways though because it’s so cute to see a cat munching on chips or eating a french fry. …
Toys for your Cat
September 7th, 2009
Your cat likes to play with everything in sight – from your jingling car keys to the jewelry left on your dresser. Time to invest in some proper toys for the little fur-ball!
If you are at ease with your …
The right breed of dog for you is…
Didn’t think the answer to that question was that easy, did you? The right breed of dog really depends on each individual’s needs and preferences. There are several criteria that you can look at when deciding on a breed, which …
Crating 101 – Dog Crates
August 25th, 2009 2 Comments
Purchasing a crate for your dog isn’t as simple as it seems. There are actually a few key requirements in buying a crate for your pet that you should keep in mind when making the buy. Typically your dog should …
Emergency aid for your cat dog or other pet
August 21st, 2009
Many of us know (or should know) the ABC’s of CPR and the Heimlich maneuver for our family and friends. Yet, not much attention is given to teaching individuals emergency aid for our pets. These course are available locally in …
Scared of the tub
August 18th, 2009
For some reason, bathing a dog is one of the most unpleasant tasks that comes along with owning a dog (for most owners anyhow). Some dogs will bark incessantly, shiver, whine, claw at the side of the tub, and even …
50 – Vaccinating dogs – Interview with Dr. Lee
Pet podcast #50 features an interview with our podcasting veterinarian Dr. Lee. In this podcast we discuss most of the important topics that surround vaccinating pet dogs. We cover topics like what is a vaccine, why we vaccinate, when to …
Letting strangers pet your dog
August 10th, 2009
So you’re walking your dog, and are about to cross a young child who is pulling her mother’s hand saying ” Mommy! mommy! I want to see the doggy!”
Some people have a preference of not having their pet ‘socialize’ …