November is Pet Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a disease affecting the body’s ability to process glucose (the sugar that fuels the body’s cells). In diabetic patients, the pancreas ceases to produce a hormone called insulin. After a meal, a cat or dog’s...
Dressing up, scaring your neighbors, and eating candy, who doesn’t love Halloween? Although Halloween provides fun entertainment for humans, the fear factor is very real for our pets! Follow these tips for Halloween safety to provide an enjoyable night for all...
Pets are a lifelong commitment. Your commitment includes helping your pet age gracefully. Although many owners will claim their pet died of old age, it was often complicating factors that arose during their senior years. Arthritis, heart disease, hyperactive thyroid,...
Does your dog smell like your gym sneakers? Is your cat balding? If so, you may have a problem. While canines have a distinct smell, an exceptionally odorous dog may have an underlying health condition. It’s natural for your cat to groom herself but pulling out...
What do bomb detection dogs, agility competitors, and couch surfing felines have in common? While our pets probably aren’t saving lives or winning prizes, their mobility is still essential. Joint care for dogs and cats is crucial to their day-to-day function. Causes...
