We publish a lot of information on fleas, and for good reason. Most pet owners will have to deal with fleas in some way at some point in their lives. At a minimum, fleas are a pesky problem that cause … Continue reading
A couple weeks ago my mom asked me if I had my two dogs on heartworm preventive. She recently added a second dog to her household and her veterinarian had recommended starting him a monthly oral pill to protect him … Continue reading
There are many strange terms on the ingredient lists of pet foods, so let’s take a look at what they mean and hopefully clear up some common misconceptions in the process. These terms are official definitions, set down by AAFCO … Continue reading
Many pet owners are now spending more time looking at the labels on their pets’ foods, trying to find the best nutrition for their furry family member. Unfortunately the terminology can be confusing. I hope to help lessen the confusion … Continue reading
Like me, you’ve probably opened up your medicine cabinet or refrigerator to find a few expired bottles of pet medications lining the shelves. Off the top of my head, I can think of Rimadyl® in my cabinet. My dog, Sonya, … Continue reading
Many exotic pet owners are surprised when I discuss ‘training’ their exotic pets when they come in for check-ups. A lot of exotic pet owners assume that their pets should be left alone in their enclosure and be handled as … Continue reading
I remember the first time I saw a flea in my apartment. I was curled up on the couch and saw it jump from the cushion onto my sock. I was able to trap it against my foot and kill … Continue reading
I commonly have people ask whether or not their pet needs to be taking vitamins. After all, most humans do, so why shouldn’t our pets? And when you start looking at the various supplements, it can be confusing as to … Continue reading
Last night my wife asked my why the router that all of our computers, smartphones, and tablets connects to needs to be unplugged every once in a while in order to keep us connected to all the nifty stuff that … Continue reading
Popcorn. That was the name of the guinea pig and official class mascot at my pre-school. Popcorn technically belonged to one of the teachers, but she came to school every day and once a week a lucky kid got to … Continue reading