If you follow the ever expanding list of pet foods and treats that are being recalled off the pet supply shelf, you will see that one of the most common reasons is Salmonella has been detected. What is this and what does it do? Is it contagious to humans? Can you get food poisoning from …
Babesia infections in Dogs Not all tick transmitted diseases are alike. Here in Chester County, Pennsylvania, we have several tick borne diseases. Babesia (or Babesiosis) is an emerging tick borne disease caused by a protozoal parasite. It is primarily spread through the bite of an infected tick, most commonly the black legged tick, or the …
The hot weather is here and along with it comes our seasonal thunderstorms. What can you do to prevent a thunderstorm phobia from developing in your pets? What can you do to help your pets and your house “survive” when a storm arrives?
Mother’s Day is again upon us and I wish all parents the most joyful day, everyday of the year! Our children grow too quickly, but we remain parents for life. In the pet world, being a mother of a puppy or kitten “child” may seem like a transient event but I would like to think …
Many pure breed dogs have a predisposition toward specific heart diseases. If you own one of the dog breeds predisposed to heart disease, it does not mean that you will necessarily ever experience heart problems in your pet. It simply means that there is a higher incidence of the specific heart problem in that breed. …
Dear Golden Retriever Owners: We are proud to announce our participation in the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study being conducted by Morris Animal Foundation. This is the largest and longest observational research study ever initiated to improve the health of dogs—and we need your help.
Every year we resolve to lose the same pesky pounds we did not lose last year. But what would your dogs and cats resolve for the coming year? Check out this list of New Year’s Resolutions that our furry friends would make and add your pet’s own to the list!
What would your pets ask Santa for? Want to let your pets know you love them? Don’t have a clue what to give your pets for the holidays? Here are some holiday gifts for pets you just might want to consider: A total body massage by your own loving hands. Hang a bird feeder near …
