This past Sunday brought the fridge clean-out, which is one of my most dreaded chores. In addition to cleaning I found myself doing a mix of snacking and tossing. I hate to waste food and I had in my hand … Continue reading
Beat the heat If you walk outside, try to do so in the morning or evening when it’s cooler. In the mid day-sun Pets outdoors, on cement or blacktop can overheat easily. If you have questions or concerns about a … Continue reading
A bird, a cat and a dog enter through a door all within a few seconds of one another. Fortunately they are not walking into a bar as part of a punch line to a joke–they are in fact visiting … Continue reading
Try as we might to avoid chemicals, they are a part of our lives. They’re frequently used for routine household cleaning or to rid your home of pests such as ants, mice or fleas. Accidents can occur with these chemicals … Continue reading
I heard on a talk radio show yesterday a very animated conversation about how people react to spiders— they’re pretty much afraid of them. The discussion revolved around how frightening it could be if a spider were to appear in … Continue reading
Heartworm Disease: It Hurts. It kills. It is costly and traumatic to treat. Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska Many vets, as well as the American Heartworm Society (www.heartwormsociety.org), are recommending heartworm prevention year-round for all dogs, no matter what … Continue reading
Many families, like mine, include Pets of multiple species. For those lucky enough to live outside the city with room for large animals to roam, your brood could include horses, llamas or other large animals. My neighbors, who live in … Continue reading
The concern over the impact of second-hand smoke, both indoors and outdoors, is popping up everywhere. Second-hand smoke health hazards prompt many parents to step outside their home or car to smoke so they keep second-hand smoke away from their … Continue reading
This is the story about Milton, a lab who deserves every lavish ounce of love and admiration; who tests the bounds of the human-animal bond, but gives back more in sloppy doggy kisses than anything he can dish out. Milton … Continue reading
Submitted by Tim Kolb, DVM. Banfield, The Pet Hospital – Easton Market, OH. We certainly have had our share of memorable cases. Here’s a compilation of cases that all involved the Pet eating some strange or foreign object. Meet Skipper, … Continue reading