September 23, 2010
It is scary when pets have to face the inevitable surgery and go
"under the knife." The fear felt as a pet owner may be alleviated
as veterinarians are now embracing a practice that has been around
in human operations for years - one which may cause less harm and
less stress for pets. This technique is called minimally invasive
surgery (MIS), and it may be the be... (Read More)
September 17, 2010
When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse's true
fitness may mean more than just a pasture and some oats.
While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture
and grain, many may not be receiving the mineral nutrition needed
for optimum health.
"It is important to remember that mineral content of forages and
hay are determined... (Read More)
September 09, 2010
Sixty-four percent
of American households own pets. This percentage is a large
indication of the importance that pets have on today's
society. People love their pets and their companionship
provides positive health benefits to their owners. However, there
are times that pets can cause harm to their owners because of the
diseases they carry. It is important... (Read More)
September 02, 2010
With the rapid growth of urbanization these days, people are
coming into contact with wild animals more frequently than ever.
This means that our domesticated animals are coming into contact
with them as well, which can sometimes pose a dangerous
situation.
If you own a smaller animal such as a cat or smaller breed of
dog especially, it is important to stay mi... (Read More)
August 26, 2010
Occasionally money can get a little tight from time to time, no
matter whom you are or what your situation. For those of us that
own pets, we want to still make sure that they are not neglected
and remain in good care during these times.
This poses the question: Are pricier products worth the extra
dough?
As consumers we want to make sure that we always get ... (Read More)
August 19, 2010
2010 has been the hottest year on record in the United States so
far. The sweltering heat mixed with the wet summer days has
increased mosquito activity. As mosquito season is still lurking,
there are some important diseases associated with mosquitoes that
can be transmitted to humans and pets that everyone needs to be
aware of.
Heartworm disease most commonly... (Read More)