It’s easy to understand why some cats crave tuna, mice, and salmon. But tape? Why would a cat eat that? Surprisingly, it’s a phenomenon that a lot of cat owners are familiar with. The simple fact is: some kitties love tape. In fact, there are several cat blogs that are full of tales about their sassy…
Covid-19 Sniffer Dogs with above 94% Accuracy. This Thursday’s game (Jan 28) against the LA Lakers will kick off the Heat’s plan to allow a limited number [about 2000 family and friends] of ticket holders to attend the game- if they can pass the sniff test, that is. Trained canines will sniff out each fan…
Your dog is barking; do they need to go out? Are they hungry? Deciphering the world of human communication is hard enough (just ask anyone who has ever been ghosted). Understanding your canine’s cues can be an even bigger challenge. But you love your pet and want to know more beyond just that salivating means they…
Unfortunately, ear infections in dogs are pretty common. If left untreated, they can get really bad, spreading to the inner ear and putting your dog at risk for deafness, facial paralysis, eye issues, or worse. “The ear canal is a dark, damp, deep environment that doesn’t get a lot of air,” explains Dr. Carol Osborne,…
This year’s stubborn pandemic promises to upend the holiday habits and traditions of many — and that increases concern among leading veterinarians. “Before this pandemic, people would have concerns about houseguests feeding table scraps that may be unhealthy or even dangerous to their cats,” says Jason Nicholas, BVetMed, a veterinarian and pet safety advocate in…
Sportmix Pet food and Midwestern Pet Food, both made in Oklahoma have been recalled by the FDA. Deadly levels of Aflatoxins have been found in the corn contained in these pet foods. Aflatoxin is a toxin produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus. It it toxic to the liver of dogs and cats.As of January 11,…
Are you and your canine guilty of over indulging this holiday season? Do you feel like you both packed on a few extra pounds? Why not start out 2021 by getting back in shape along with Fido. Here are a few fun exercises you and your canine can enjoy at home to rid those extra pounds together.