July 17, 2009
Whether you are a college student with the new found freedom to
have your own pet, the parent of a child pleading for a furry
addition to the family, or a veteran pet owner looking to add a
different species to your family; choosing the right pet for your
lifestyle requires thought and planning. Pets are a long-term
commitment so impulse purchases or adoptions sh... (Read More)
July 13, 2009
With the fall season in sight, many of us will venture to the
great outdoors and go camping. All kinds of fascinating creatures
can be found in the great outdoors, but when your puppy is roaming
around, beware the skunks! Puppies especially can become curious
when they come across these foreign creatures, but skunks are
startled easily and have no mercy. The skun... (Read More)
June 25, 2009
Depression, loneliness, stress and anxiety threaten the health
of our society. Oftentimes, old age and rehabilitation foster the
negative emotional, psychological and physical ailments that can
take a damaging toll on our well-being. Prescription medications
and psychiatrists work hard to provide the suffering with help, but
sometimes a sloppy, wet kiss from a fu... (Read More)
June 11, 2009
There is perhaps one moment in almost everyone's life when they
come across a baby raccoon, squirrel, or even deer fawn, which
seems to be helpless and alone. We tend to think that the only way
these cute little animals will survive is with our tender loving
care. Other times, our culture considers it trendy to own a wild
animal as a pet. What people often do not... (Read More)
June 05, 2009
Looking neat and smelling clean are crucial aspects of social
interaction for most people. While we also like our animals to
smell and look nice, there are many other important reasons to
maintain their hygiene. "Bathing and grooming your pets is helpful
for their appearance, but even more so for their health and
well-being," explains Dr. Mark Stickney, Director ... (Read More)
May 29, 2009
Hot, humid days are rapidly approaching as summer slowly begins.
The season means finally diving into the neighborhood swimming
pool, children on summer vacation running through the streets, and
grass lawns growing at seemingly breakneck speeds. But summer could
also mean painful ear infections for your pet. Heat, moisture and
even grass clippings could cause ser... (Read More)