Nothing bothers me more when I take Rusko and Jax to the park or on a walk than finding that people haven't been cleaning up after their dogs. Not only does it pose a hazard to our waterways and wildlife, but it also exposes other pets to...
Pet microchipping can provide pet parents with the peace of mind that if their beloved furry family member is ever lost, there is hope he can be brought back home. Recently this is exactly what happened to a woman and her dog in Jacksonville,...
The Mars Petcare company has voluntarily recalled the Cesar Classics Filet Mignon flavored canned wet dog food due to a possible contamination of small white plastic pieces. The lot numbers in the recall begin with 631FKCC or 631GKKC with...
When Glen Shallman adopted his cat Blake, he had no idea that in changing Blake's life, he was changing his own. Mr. Shallman suffers from 3 life threatening rare brain diseases that cause seizures. Some of the seizures have occurred in his...
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...
What if there was a drug that could extend your lifespan by many years? Would you take it? And what if that same drug could be given to your dog to do the same thing? Would you give it to your dog? A drug made called rapamycin, made from a...
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...
The first veterinary-approved prescription for pet related anxiety is being released by veterinary medicine maker Zoetis Inc. The first of its kind, Sileo is specific for treating pet anxiety due to loud noises such as fireworks or thunderstorms....