Show your pets you’re thankful for them by keeping them safe this Thanksgiving. Now, we get it, sometimes it’s pretty hard to say “no” to those cute furry faces while they are begging for Thanksgiving scraps this season. However, many of the holiday treats and traditions we know and enjoy are harmful to pets. Make sure the holidays are a…
WHAT MAKES A BLACK CAT…BLACK? Generally, when you think of a black cat, what breed comes to mind? Don’t know? Don’t feel bad, I didn’t have a clue either and I own two black furry kitty children. Surprisingly, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) recognizes 22 different cat breeds that have all black coats. These cats are called “solids” or “selfs”…
You may have heard somewhere that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans… but then you witness Fido eating his own feces, rummaging through the trash, and cleaning his canine genital areas. How can their mouths be cleaner than humans who regular take care of their dental hygiene through brushing and flossing? This is a question that we often hear when…
Did you know that 2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters every year, simply because they don’t have a home? Cats are 45 times as prolific, and dogs are 15 times as prolific, as humans. They do not need our help to expand their population, instead, they need our help to reduce their numbers until there are…
We feed them, shelter them, give them affection and shower them with toys. But once the front door opens, your pet may have his or her mind set on escaping. Whether they dart out before you can catch them, or sneak when you have your back turned, an unattended pet without the confines of a leash or a fence has…
Should you pursue acupuncture for your pet? This is a prickly question. What about a chiropractor for your pet? It’s more common than you think. Acupuncture Let’s go with the first, obvious question, what does acupuncture for your pet entail? Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles into body tissue where nerve bundles and blood vessels come together. These collections of…
Did you know your dog or cat can suffer from seasonal allergies just as you do? Now is the time of year when environmental allergies are at their peak. Some of the common causes of seasonal allergies include dust, dust mites, pollen, grass and flea bites. Unlike humans whose allergy symptoms usually involve the respiratory tract, dog allergies and cat…
Should you be worried about your pet getting Lyme disease? The answer is YES! Even though Lyme disease doesn’t always make our pets sick, when it does, it can be serious and devastating. There are certain areas in the U.S. where Lyme disease is more common including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and upper Midwest. Yet, even in Iowa, we see cases…