Working With Your Veterinarian

Posted on: 14 April 2016
Just like with humans, obesity ranks as one of the top health risks for dogs. Researchers from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that an estimated 54 percent of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Carrying too many pounds can have a sizable impact on your dog's health, eventually leading to a variety of weight-related health problems. The following offers 4 good ways to tell if your pooch needs to shed a few pounds and see a vet for dog treatment in your area.
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Posted on: 13 April 2016
Veterinarians often recommend feline leukemia vaccinations as part of a comprehensive vaccine schedule, but if your cat is indoor-only, you may wonder if that shot is really necessary. Because feline leukemia virus is spread from cat to cat through close physical contact, any pet who stays inside should theoretically be protected already. But reality isn't always so simple, and the lethal nature of feline leukemia makes it a smart move to have your cat vaccinated against it anyways.
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Posted on: 13 April 2016
Though the sadistic act of dog fighting is illegal, it is estimated that there are tens of thousands of people in the US participating in this heinous activity. The best way to help the animals used and abused in this crime is to contact the authorities when you have suspicious about illegal dog fighting in your area. Don't know how to identify if this is going on? There are some things that you can look for that point to dog fighting:
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Posted on: 13 April 2016
Humans are not the only ones that get stressed out! If your cat is hiding a lot, eliminating outside of the litter box, pulling his own hair out, or acting more skittish than usual, he is probably stressed out. Luckily, there are some simple ways to bring down your cat's stress levels. Make sure the food and litter are in safe, secluded areas. Cats like their privacy when eating and when eliminating.
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