As of earlier this year, all 50 states have passed legislature allowing pet trusts. Pet trusts, also referred to as pet estate trusts, can be used to detail how your beloved furry family member will be taken care of. If you are considering a pet...
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Halloween is right around the corner. For some, the whole family shares in the spooky festivities which makes for a great time. With pets in the house, be sure to take steps so the good times don't turn into a trip to the emergency vet...
For many years, pet parents have been using peanut butter as a way to get stubborn pets to take pills and even as a treat. It's an effective solution. I would never be able to get Rusko to take his medication otherwise! But recently, I was...
September 28 marks World Rabies Day. Rabies remains a major concern worldwide, killing more than 55,000 people every year. In the United States, one to two people die annually, and there were more than 6,000 reported cases of animal rabies in the...
In almost all consumer markets, people price shop for the best deals they can find. We understand. Saving money is especially important in today's economy. Often we don't think about price shopping when it comes to our own health care, but this...
September was chosen by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management to celebrate Animal Pain Awareness. The selection of September harmonizes with human medicine's Pain Awareness Month. What a great reason to take the time to...
We all know how wonderful our pets are. There is nothing like that welcoming wag, purr, chirp or oink as we walk through the door at the end of a long day. Somehow, it just makes your day better. And how much better would you feel if that pet...
New Jersey assemblyman Troy Singleton sponsored legislation this past week that would make declawing cats a criminal offense and subject the performing veterinarian to an animal cruelty charge. Even the individuals who seek out a veterinarian to...