How Do Dogs Get Canine Distemper? If you have a dog, you’ve at least heard the word “distemper” and know it’s a bad thing for your dog to have. But what is it exactly? How do dogs get canine distemper? What can we do to prevent it? How is it treated and is it curable? What is Canine … Read more
Little Known Facts About Dogs by Janice Wald There is a famous movie title that says, “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” The title doesn’t explain why dogs go to heaven, so the explanation didn’t qualify for the famous part. It isn’t catchy, but it sure is profound. The movie goes on to explain that all … Read more
Why Does My Dog Eat Poop? Does your dog have an unusual appetite for stool? I had a reader ask me, “Why does my dog eat poop?” It’s not a pleasant thought. The habit of dogs eating poop is known as coprophagy (derived from the Greek κόπρος copros, “feces” and φαγεῖν phagein, “to eat”. If you’ve been around puppies … Read more
Cats and Feline Diabetes What are the Symptoms? What is the Treatment? Feline Diabetes Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America. They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship. Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick. There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one … Read more
Travelling During The Holidays? Choosing the Right Dog Kennel Written by: Andrew Fujii The holidays are upon us. For many, that means a lot of traveling is about to happen. Whether it is traveling to four Christmas dinners on one day or flying to a different state, you can be sure that you’re going to … Read more
Oscar the Hospice Cat This is the true story about a cat named Oscar (born 2005). Some called Oscar the hospice cat. Some called him a therapy cat. All called him a phenomenon. Oscar was a beautiful boy, a black and white tabby. He was adopted as a kitten from an animal shelter and was one of six cats that lived … Read more
Ways to Keep your Pet Safe over the Holidays What’s this about Chicken Wire? Holidays can be an exciting, yet overwhelming time for your pet. Allow me to share with you some ways to keep your pet safe that you may not be thinking of. Chicken wire, though? Huh? 1. Be careful with those decorations! Most people … Read more
How to Introduce a New Kitten to Your Cat So you want a kitten, but you already have a cat. Knowing how to introduce a new kitten to your cat can be tricky at best. After all, we know who’s usually boss, right? The established cat doesn’t always take kindly to new critters in the … Read more
5 Health Care Tips For Your German Shepherd Dog A German Shepherd Dog (GSD) is typically a healthy breed of dog with an average lifespan of 12 to 16 years. A well-bred German Shepherd will usually not have any serious health problems; however, all GSDs are susceptible to a few health conditions. Health conditions may … Read more
Travelling Overseas When You Have Pets Travelling can be both an exciting time and an extremely hectic time. Leisure and fun await you at your destination but planning and long waits at security lines come first. The stress of travelling increases if you have a dog. You need to make a decision about where the … Read more