Heat stroke in animals By Kathy Gagliardi As we rush toward the comfort of air conditioning during hot weather, we should not forget our pets and their sensitivity to heat — not only for their comfort, but for their health. Heat stroke is a very serious and often fatal disease that occurs when an animal’s … Read moreTips on Heat Stroke
The American Veterinary Medical Association answers your concerns about Bed bugs. January 5,2011 Bed bugs are a growing concern in the U.S., and people are realizing that bed bugs aren’t only found in filthy environments – they’ve been found in the nicest homes and hotels, too. After all, bed bugs aren’t discriminating – they’ll set … Read moreAnswers to your bed bug questions
We all want what is best for our 4 legged counterparts. We strive to get them the best medical care, grooming services, proper exercise, and feed them the best diet. A recent trend many pet owners have been adopting is called the BARF diet. BARF stands for Bone And Raw Food diet. You may have … Read moreSo you want to feed your pet a raw diet…
September is Rabies Awareness Month, and September 26th is World Rabies Day. In the spirit of rabies awareness we wanted to discuss some interesting facts about the rabies virus and how our neighborhood is affected by rabies. According to the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians all dogs, cats, and ferrets should be vaccinated … Read moreWhat We Feel You Should Know About Rabies
I found a great article on kitten behavior to help my new cat clients get adjusted to their kitten’s behavior. It is a little long, but worth the read. Posted on September 10, 2018 compliments of Pets Best Insurance. Enjoy! Dr. L Common Kitty Behaviors and Tips for Changing Your Cat’s BehaviorCartoonist Jim Davis, creator … Read moreKitten and Cat Behaviors
The loss of a pet is often a child’s first experience with death. Understanding the unique ways that children view pets and respond to their passing can help parents to ease the grieving process.Joshua Russell, an assistant professor of environmental science at Canisius College in Buffalo, who has studied the effects of pet loss in … Read moreWhen a Pet Dies, Helping Children Through the ‘Worst Day of Their Lives’
I hope this clears up some confusion regarding the classification of these service and support animals. Dr.L Service, Emotional Support and Therapy Animals New AVMA resource clarifies roles of service, support and therapy animals Most people are aware of the role of service animals, such as guide dogs, but may be less familiar with other … Read moreService, Emotional Support and Therapy Animals
I am often asked, “When is the appropriate time to say good bye to a beloved pet?” There are many things to consider when deciding when the time is right to say good-bye to our loved one. Many of my clients have heard me talk about the “HHHHHMM, quality of life scale”, that I read … Read moreWhen is the appropriate time to say good bye to a beloved pet?
