Many pet owner will start noticing dry flaky skin on their pets this time of year. Just like yourself, your pet can suffer from dry skin this time of year. A humidifier in the home can help but so can adding a tablespoon or teaspoon (depending on the size of your pet) of olive or […]
read moreWant to offer a treat for your dog that you know exactly what is in it? I have been making my own dog biscuits for exactly that reason. Some of the great ingredients I have been using include: bananas pumpkin yogurt coconut oil oatmeal applesauce olive oil almond oil wheatgerm peanut butter or almond […]
read moreNow that we are experiencing cooler weather and very wet weather, it is a good time to review a few cold weather safety tips. remember that your pets paws can take a beating in this weather. Cold and wet can be a dangerous combination. I find that a basket at the door your pet frequents […]
read moreimage courtesy of patrisyu at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Signs of Canine Influenza Virus include lethargy, anorexia (weight loss) , nasal discharge, sneezing, depression, ocular (eye) discharge, and cough or sometimes simply a low-grade fever lasting several days. In naturally acquired CIV (Canine Influenza Virus) infections, secondary bacterial infections can lead to more serious conditions such as bronchial […]
read more“Compassion for animals is intimately associated with goodness of character, and it may be confidently asserted that he who is cruel to animals cannot be a good man.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer Sometimes it may look like we are not being compassionate to your pets when they are in our office. But remember, that your pets […]
read moreNow that we are nearing the end of October, let’s cover a few more dangers that occur in autumn. Hunting season: This is the time of year that we have bow and gun hunting in Indiana. If you live in a rural setting, make sure your pets are supervised while outside or wearing […]
read moreNow that it is cooler outside, it is easy to forget about brushing and bathing. But it is still important to continue grooming, especially long hair cats and dogs! brushing: hair mats continue to be an issue in fall and winter just as in spring and fall. Shredding also continues in fall and winter. […]
read moreFeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus. It is highly contagious, weakens the immune system, is spread from cat to cat when grooming and sharing food/water. It is known as the “friendly cat” disease because of how it is spread. It is one of the most common infectious diseases. FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. It […]
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