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Whether it is a snack or a table scrap from dinner, giving your pet a bite is a common occurrence. Some may argue dogs should only eat “dog food” and in a way this is ideal. At the same time, […]

Goats are a small ruminant (we’ll talk more about that later) that have many uses worldwide. It seems that more and more goats are being owned not only by farmers in rural settings, but also by families in the suburbs. […]

Canine companions bring significant joy to our lives. Dogs provide us with a constant companion, give us a reason to exercise, meet and interact with new people and try new things and are a source of incredible love and support. […]

In March 2015, veterinarians in Chicago began to notice a dramatic increase in the numbers of dogs contracting infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough. Not only were more dogs than normal getting sick, their symptoms were more severe than […]

Spring is here. This season is known for the flowers, the blossom. The odors of flowers are very pleasing to most of us. I thought this might be a good time to discuss the incredible sense of smell our dogs […]

Heartworm is a disease that is spread by mosquitoes.  The adult worms live in the heart and as you can imagine, this makes the heart pump less effectively. In order for a dog to contract heartworm disease, it must be […]

Unfortunately, similar to humans, as our pets age, so do their hearts. Signs can be different between species and may present differently for each individual; however, there are some telltale signs that you may see and that should throw up […]

Sweet Tooth?   We all love things that are sweet, right? Sometimes our dogs do too. But be careful…what might be tasty for us can be toxic to Man’s Best Friend… In particular, the artificial sweetener xylitol is a bane […]

Do you know the signs to watch for in a healthy cat and how to keep your feline friend in tip-top shape? We will go through some basic cat care ideas which even many experienced cat owners may not be […]

January is National Dog Training Month.Did you ever enviously watch those well trained dogs on television and in movies while your dog jumps on everyone, barks excessively or begs for food? Behavior problems are a significant reason for pets being […]