Anyone who says “love don’t cost a thing” probably doesn’t own a pet. Americans spent more than $22 billion on food for their beloved domestic animals (and tens of billions more on supplies, vet care and other services) in 2014. And those looking for words like “natural,” “gluten-free,” and … [Read more...]
Training Tips for Your Dog
Well-socialized and well-trained pets are happy pets. Dogs generally like to please and to be loved by their family. Using positive reinforcement like praising, giving treats and positive attention will help your pet learn the good behavior. General dog training tips Start training at an early … [Read more...]
8 Secret Signs Your Pet is in Pain
Since pets can't just speak up and tell us when they're experiencing pain, we have to keep a lookout for clues. This week, Dr. Andy shares 8 subtle signs that your fur baby may be struggling. … [Read more...]
Ear Care for Cats
Proper maintenance and regular cleaning of your cat's ears is essential for their well being. Dr. Julia Georgesen shows you how to clean your cat's ears and what you need to be on the look out for when cleaning. … [Read more...]
Rescue Me: Tips for Adopting a Pet
Is adopting a rescue animal really as simple as driving to your local shelter, perusing a parade of cute pups and kittens, and bringing one home? Nope. Much more thought and research should go into it than that, says Joanne Yohannan, senior vice president of operations at North Shore Animal … [Read more...]
Ear Care for Dogs
Keeping a dog’s ears clean is an important part of grooming and hygiene, and can reduce the chances of ear infection. But clients need to be careful with their technique, or they may cause injury. ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]
Pet Food & Product Recalls/Alerts
When pet foods or animal-related products are recalled, or alerts are issued about safety concerns, you need to know asap. AVMA updates the information as soon as they receive notification and can verify that the recall/alert is real. ...Visit site for more Tweets by @AVMARecallWatch … [Read more...]
Arthritis in pets: A painful but manageable condition
It’s normal for our dogs and cats to slow down a bit as they age. But when they begin having difficulty walking or even lowering their heads to eat, they may be exhibiting signs of arthritis, a disease that can be debilitating—but one that can also be managed. ...Visit site for more Arthritis and … [Read more...]
Small Animal Surgery Questions
Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian Before Your Pet Has Surgery Your pet depends on you to find a veterinarian with the experience and training required if surgery is necessary. If a surgery is not “routine,” some important questions to ask your veterinarian include: How often have you … [Read more...]
Disease Precautions for Dog Walkers
Whether you’re walking a friend’s or family member’s dog, employed as a dog walker, or starting or running your own dog walking business, there are disease and injury risks that should be addressed and measures that can be taken to prevent problems. ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]
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