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What You Need to Know About Rabies

November 2, 2020

Rabies is deadly disease, but, luckily, outbreaks are not particularly common in the United States. In fact, 95 percent of deaths due to rabies occur in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization. Although rabies might not be widespread in the U.S., the consequences can be severe if

Lilies are Dangerous to Cats

November 2, 2020

A significant source of toxicity for cats that is unknown to many people are lilies. These flowers are beautiful, available in a variety of colors, and common in cut flower arrangements. They are also easy to grow and are found in many gardens. But, they can be very dangerous for cats. The Animal Poison

Cold Symptoms in Dogs

November 2, 2020

Could your sneezing, sniffling dog have a cold?

All About Shedding: Is My Pet Shedding Too Much?

November 2, 2020

Not sure why your pet is shedding more than usual. We explore a few reasons that your pet may be losing hair.

A Great Tool for Pet Owners

November 2, 2020

Apps for Smart Phones
Of the 1.3 million apps available, at least a few are related to pets!
One is the Whistle Activity Monitor which is a device that attaches to a dog’s collar, and has an app to monitor the dog’s daily activity. It also can chart food and medications, and can be

Why Your Guinea Pig Needs Vitamin C But Your Dog Doesn’t

November 2, 2020

We all need to eat a complete and balanced diet. We feed our dogs and cats food developed by companies that study their nutritional needs, but if you study the list of ingredients, Vitamin C is not listed. When we prepare our own meals, we have to make sure we consume a source of Vitamin C such as orange