January 12, 2012
It's the week after the holidays. You received everything you
wanted this year… and then some. A well-meaning relative decided
that you needed a new pet in your life and gifted accordingly. What
are you going to do now?
Mark Stickney, clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that
whether o... (Read More)
January 05, 2012
The new job is wonderful - the salary is great, and you love the
office. However, there happens to be a catch - it requires that you
move to another country. The place is lovely, and it is perfect for
your family. But can you take little Fluffy with you?
Will she be happy with the new place? Moving is a
difficult time for us, but what about our ... (Read More)
December 22, 2011
If your cat or dog is suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, it
may be that Fido or Fluffy are spending too much time at the
all-you-can-eat buffet. But vomiting and abdominal pain may
also indicate pancreatitis, a fairly common condition among cats
and dogs that can lead to severe complications and even death.
"Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the exocr... (Read More)
December 15, 2011
Imagine a plateau high in the Andes Mountains covered by nothing
but South American camelids and shrubbery. Over the past twenty
years, this picture has changed as some South American camelids
have found new homes in the United States living very different
lives than their predecessors.
The domesticated South American camelids - alpacas and llamas -
are sprout... (Read More)
December 08, 2011
Consider this: One pair of un-sterilized cats, together with
their offspring, can result in 420,000 kittens in 7 years.
One pair of un-sterilized dogs, with their offspring, can result in
4,372 puppies in 7 years. Statistics also show that only one
out of nine of these animals find a good home, leaving the rest to
suffer abandonment and/or euthanasia.... (Read More)
December 01, 2011
Unlike their barnyard
brethren, pot-bellied pigs are commonly found as pampered pets
living indoors with their owners these days. Native to the country
of Vietnam, a full grown potbellied pig averages roughly around 120
to 150 pounds.
"A good candidate for owning a pot-bellied pig, as with any pet, is
someone who has time to devote to caring for the animal and... (Read More)