The value of pet ownership for older adults
October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. Approximately 3.3 million dogs…
October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. Approximately 3.3 million dogs…
In this wet, miserable autumn weather one group of animals is having a field day – slugs and snails – they seem to be everywhere. Now, slugs and snails are…
Conkers can be highly poisonous to dogs if chewed an eaten, warns pet charity. As the season changed to autumn, the Blue Cross are warning pet owners of the dangers…
In 2018, a team of veterinary scientists noticed an odd trend among a sample of Swiss dogs and cats. In a group of 64 animals, over half carried spectrum beta-lactamases…
If you discover that your pet has been hit by a car, approach with caution. Be sure you are safe from oncoming traffic and avoid being bitten by the injured…
Should my pet be taking any supplements? In all likelihood, that’s not necessary. “The average pet does not need any supplements when being fed a good-quality diet,” says Cailin Heinze,…
Dogs are carnivores, so it seems like a natural idea to buy them bones—manufactured or real meat products—to chew on. Some people, however, are stepping away from raw products because…
When does a female dog have her first estrous (heat) cycle? Dogs will have their first estrous (reproductive or heat) cycle when they reach puberty. Each cycle consists of several…
A spoonful of sugar might help our medicine go down, but dogs typically pose a bit more of a challenge. While some canine companions dutifully eat their pills with dinner,…
Convenia is a veterinarian-prescribed antibiotic medication indicated to treat certain types of bacterial infections in cats and dogs. It is administered as one subcutaneous injection beneath the surface of the…