February 04, 2010
Even though they may be taken for granted, pet vaccinations are
vital for your pet. Properly vaccinating your pet is a very
important part of pet care because vaccines can potentially help
protect your pet against some serious health conditions and
diseases.
"Vaccines are a suspension of altered microorganisms which will
prevent, lessen, or treat disease witho... (Read More)
February 01, 2010
I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while
I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more
distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any
epaulet I could have worn. - Henry David Thoreau
The beauty of nature is awe-inspiring and magical. It is no
wonder that we try to get as close to it as possible. While fe... (Read More)
January 22, 2010
Jogging with a friend can help keep you motivated and fit. So
should your jogging buddy be short or tall, blonde or red-haired,
two or four-legged?
"Dogs need exercise just like people and jogging is a good way
to do this," notes J. David Sessum, RVT, veterinary technician at
the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas
A&M Universit... (Read More)
January 22, 2010
"Be prepared" is good advice especially if there is an
emergency. To be better prepared in a pet emergency, a pet first
aid kit is beneficial.
"The biggest advantage for having a pet first aid kit would be
so that you can concentrate on what you can do for your pet
constructively rather than looking all over the place for something
that might 'work' but is les... (Read More)
January 19, 2010
"Mom can I keep it?" is a question typically heard in reference
to some type of wild animal such as a turtle or a lizard,
especially by a child who is on the lookout for a pet. There is
often controversy between reptile pet owners, over whether people
should buy wild caught, or captive bred reptiles. A wild caught
reptile is obtained much less expensively than on... (Read More)
December 17, 2009
Contact can lessen loneliness. Contact can lessen depression.
Contact can bring a smile. And that point of contact can be a pet.
An elderly person paired with an appropriate pet can be a winning
combination.
"Humans and animals need love, companionship and activity,"
explained Ms. Kit Darling, MS, infection control coordinator at
Texas A&M College of Veter... (Read More)