Fleas are amazing creatures with a life cycle that is well suited to survival. From egg to adult can be as short as 2 weeks if conditions are ideal and up to one year if they are waiting for things to get better. The adults don’t emerge until a...
I was recently told by a friend that her dog was such a good girl because she didn’t even growl when her groomer pulled 2 teeth during one of her twice-yearly "dental cleanings.” Instantly, alarm bells went off in my head! If little Lucy...
Having a pet first aid kit could save the life of your dog or cat if he is injured or ingests something and you cannot get to a veterinarian immediately. While each item requires a certain amount of training and instruction to use properly,...
Recent news of epidemic proportions of Lyme disease in parts of the Northeast has many pet parents looking to their veterinarians, local pet store owners, and the professionals at whiskerDocs®, the nation’s leading provider of veterinary...
“I’ve done everything and I still can’t rid of them!” What you ask? Fleas!. This cry of horror and frustration is heard every summer. It doesn’t mean you don’t clean your house enough. It means cat and dog fleas are tough, hardy...
Fear of loud noises, including sounds of thunder, fireworks, vacuum cleaners, lawn mowers, and much more, is a common problem in many cats and dogs. A phobia is a fear that is consistent, persistent, and irrational. Some dogs with noise...
Disasters and emergencies can occur without warning. Disaster preparedness for pets is all about that one key word, being 'prepared'. You need to be prepared in case you have to leave your home suddenly or are forced to stay inside without...
With the long time controversy of human vaccines and autism, it is not hard to see how pet parents have the same hesitations or fears of vaccinating their pets. Although autism is not the concern in dogs and cats, side effects like neurologic...
These days many pet owners question the need to vaccinate their companions after reading posts on online warning of over vaccinating and health conditions blamed on vaccines . While well intentioned, the sad truth is that unprotected animals are...
Ever heard of SARDS? If you haven't, you're not alone. Sudden Acquired Retinal Degenerative Syndrome is not completely understood even by veterinarians, but what is know is that it causes complete and irreversible blindness in dogs. It occurs...