Winter Safety Tips for Your Pets

Winter Safety Tips for Your Pets

Wintertime Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats can be challenging, but to keep our dogs and cats healthy and happy you should know the following. The cold weather often brings a slew of potential problems to avoid when it comes to keeping Fido and Fluffy out of trouble. Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM offers a few essential safety tips to get your furry friend through these frigid months without a trip to the vet’s office.

Poinsettias

Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats and Dogs? And if your pet eats the toxic plant, what should you do?

With its festive red or white flowers, poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is one of the most common holiday winter plants. But are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? And if your pet eats the toxic plant, what should you do? Are Poinsettias Poisonous to Cats? Poinsettias are on the ASPCA® list of toxic plants and are considered poisonous to cats. But…

Popular Christmas Decorations Could Be Kiss Of Death For Your Pets, According To Vets

Popular Christmas Decorations Could Be Kiss Of Death For Your Pets, According To Vets

It’s that time again to deck the halls. But you should be careful when it comes to breaking out your Christmas decorations if you have pets. While they may look festive, they can also be deadly. Take the fiesty mistletoe for instance. The Christmas decoration is popular among holiday romantics looking to lock lips with that special…

How to Ensure Halloween Pet Safety Tips for a Stress-Free Night

How to Ensure Halloween Pet Safety Tips for a Stress-Free Night

Halloween celebrations pose unexpected challenges to pets, and their safety needs proper attention during this time. Halloween pet safety tips play a significant role because the holiday brings unique risks ranging from toxic treats to situations that cause anxiety. Pet owners should recognize what it all means to protect their furry family members throughout the festivities. Your pet’s safety…

Deworming in Dogs: What To Expect and Why It’s Important

Deworming in Dogs: What To Expect and Why It’s Important

Deworming in dogs involves using medications to kill worms that invade a dog’s body. We’re not talking about harmless earthworms, but rather parasites that take up residence in a dog’s intestines (and sometimes other organs), feeding on blood and nutrients they find within. Sounds like something straight out of an “Alien” movie, right? We spoke to…

Protect Pets from Heat Stroke this Summer: Tips to Enjoy the Summer Sun Safely for Fido & Fluffy

Protect Pets from Heat Stroke this Summer: Tips to Enjoy the Summer Sun Safely for Fido & Fluffy

Summer sunshine is nice, but temperatures have been soaring to extremes lately. How much sun is too much when it comes to your canine companion? Yes, pets can get heat stroke too! The owner was frantic. Just an hour before, her Frenchie, Sambo, was playing in the yard. Now, he was listless and having trouble…

Is Your Pet Better Off With You In The Exam Room at the Vet or Not?

Is Your Pet Better Off With You In The Exam Room at the Vet or Not?

Veterinarians weigh in on whether you should accompany your pet in the exam room – or let them fly solo. Whenever I bring my dog, Banshee, to see her vet, I’m faced with multiple anxieties. Sure, most revolve around cost, just as it does when I take myself to the human doctor and worry what insurance…

Pet Heat Stroke is No Joke

Pet Heat Stroke is No Joke

Summer may not have officially arrived, but outdoor temperatures have soared nationwide. Many well-meaning pet owners who take their pooches outside to enjoy long walks notice their dogs are reluctant to tag along. This veterinarian and author have had several clients comment on their dogs’ lack of energy, pep, and stamina… So what’s wrong with Fido? After…

Common Mistakes In Pet Ownership – A Vet Weighs In

Common Mistakes In Pet Ownership – A Vet Weighs In

Despite the deep affection and well-meaning intentions most pet parents hold for their animals, it is not uncommon for them to inadvertently make mistakes that can affect their pet’s health and well-being. These errors often stem from a lack of knowledge rather than a deficiency of care or love. Understanding the subtleties of pet healthcare,…

ginger for dogs

Ginger for Dogs: Vets on What You Need to Know Before Feeding the Spice to Your Pup

You’ve probably heard that consuming ginger can be beneficial for your own health and well-being. Ginger for Dogs – So you may have wondered if it’s safe to give ginger to your dog. After all, besides enhancing the flavor of various culinary dishes, the spice has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In fact, research shows consuming ginger…

Dog Dementia

Dog Dementia: Symptoms, Treatments & How to Stave It Off

Advances in veterinary medicine mean that our dogs are living longer than they used to in decades past. This is, of course, a great thing, but with old age comes aging-related diseases like dog dementia (referred to as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS, in the veterinary world). Canine CDS is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in people. We’re seeing more…

Dog Shelters

Shelters Are Turning Away Dogs Right Now. Here’s Why You Should Foster Them

Rescues and shelters need you to take on foster dogs this winter as a respiratory illness spreads. As if we haven’t dealt with enough mysterious sicknesses over the past few years, there’s now one affecting our pups. A strange and contagious respiratory illness, dubbed canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC), has been working its way around…

Holistic Remedy’s to Boost Immunity & Combat Respiratory Illnesses Naturally!

Holistic Remedy’s to Boost Immunity & Combat Respiratory Illnesses Naturally!

Alternative Therapies including natural foods and herbal remedies can effectively help boost immunity and prevent and treat Respiratory Illnesses both Viral and Bacterial in Nature There are some natural foods and herbs that are effective against flu type viruses and some that should be avoided.  These natural remedies and herbs are cost effective, readily available…

Pet Nutraceuticals for Dogs & Cats that Combat Dementia & Senility

Pet Brain Boosters: Pet Nutraceuticals for Dogs & Cats that Combat Dementia & Senility

By promoting your pet’s mental health, enhancing their learning abilities, and boosting canine and feline memory retention we can combat Dementia & Senility. Vitamins to combat god and cat Dementia & Senility. Vitamin A: The water-soluble form which is called Vitamin A Palmitate is a vital antioxidant for your pet that enhances immunity and is…

Doggie Dementia and Kitty Senility: Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Doggie Dementia and Kitty Senility: Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Have you noticed strange behaviors in your older furry friends? Has Fido been getting lost in the house? Have you found him sitting there, staring at the wall? Has Fido been getting lost in the house he’s lived in his whole life? Does he seem to randomly forget his house training after going years without…