Heartworms
Spring is right around the corner! Now is a great time to make sure your pet is up to date on heartworm prevention. We will discuss fleas and ticks in the next posts, so stay tuned for that. So what is heartworm disease, and why should you worry about it? Heartworm Life Cycle: […]
Understanding the Pet Food Label Part 3: Food Label Claims
Do you ever feel bombarded by advertising as you walk down a pet food aisle? Food companies put a lot of effort into making their food bags catch your eye, and putting wording on the front to make you believe their food is the best option for you. Words like “premium”, “super premium”, “ultra premium”, […]
Understanding the Pet Food Label Part 2: Ingredient List and Guaranteed Analysis
The ingredient list and guaranteed analysis can be misleading without a little background knowledge. We’ll start by looking at the ingredient list. Food companies are required to list all ingredients in order by weight. What you may not know is that the ingredients are weighed before they are cooked, so what is listed as the […]
Understanding the Pet Food Label Part 1: The AAFCO Statement
If you have a pet, and you buy food for that pet, then you are well aware of the huge variety of dog and cat foods on the market. How do you even begin to decide what to feed your pet? Sorting through the vast amount of information and misinformation available on the internet can […]
Pets As Gifts
Thinking about giving a four-legged bundle of fur as a gift this year? We want to make sure you have thought this through before you actually do it, because these gifts don’t want to be returned! First and foremost, the entire family should be involved in the adoption process. Surprise pets are usually […]
What’s Up With Those Itchy Ears?
Has your pet been keeping you awake all night shaking his head and scratching at his ears? Rubbing his head on the floor, the couch, anything in sight? Perhaps you’ve noticed a bad smell and dark gunk coming out of the ears. What’s going on? The most common causes of itchy ears are ear […]
Kitty Cavities!
Did you know cats can get cavities? Well, technically it is tooth resorption, not the same type of cavities that people get. But it does involve destruction of the protective lining of the tooth and exposure of the sensitive pulp chamber, creating a very painful tooth and potentially infection. The proper term for this type […]
Alternatives to Declawing
Ever had a cat, especially a new kitten, who thought your drapes or your screen door made a great jungle gym? Ever had your cat freak out from a noise while they sat on your lap, and tear you to pieces in their haste to run and hide? If you have, the option to declaw […]
FATPOCALYPSE!
It starts out innocent enough…you adopt a cute little puppy. He’s growing so fast you just let him eat as much as he wants. Then there are the puppy classes where he gets lots of treats to reward good behavior. He’s already got a little extra roll of skin behind the shoulders, but he’s just so cute! Once he gets neutered he starts getting a little chubbier, so you switch him to adult food but he just keeps gaining weight! You try the “light” version, but it doesn’t make much difference. Now what?
