Please visit “Breeding Brachycephalic Dogs and Cats, Part 1”to read the first portion of this article. Ethical Issues Controversy has surrounded the popularity of brachycephalic breeds for some time and …
The current worldwide popularity of different dog and cat breeds is influenced not only by personal or family preferences but also by media exposure online and in films, television, and …
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently tracking a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus that was first detected in South Carolina, in a wild bird, in mid-January, …
What we’re watching: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 Read More »
Recently, Hemopet has experienced a surge in interest in our CellBIO test for companion dogs. In this post, we will break down exactly what it measures and how to apply …
Have you ever been at your local pet food supply store and someone mentions that commercial raw food has more protein than kibble? So, you wander over and check out …
Comparing Protein Amounts Amongst the Different Types of Companion Pet Foods Read More »
Recently, we came across a wonderful article by Dr. Karen Becker entitled, “Mistakes Owners Make When Feeding Their Dogs”. Her first and primary point is spot-on: Ignore Pet Food Package …
Putting It into Action: Companion Pet Caloric Needs for Ideal Target Weight Read More »
Snakes and lizards are not a major threat to your dog’s health, but they can cause problems if your dog encounters the wrong one at the wrong time. Read on …
7 Facts About Snakes and Lizards Dog Owners Should Know Read More »
As the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant rages across the globe, we realized we had not heard anything recently about the virus – that causes COVID-19 in humans – infecting companion cats …
COVID-19 and Companion Pets: What is the situation in January 2022? Read More »
During the hustle and bustle of the 2021 holiday season, we heard a snippet on NPR about the Colorado Wildfire (dubbed the Marshall Fire) that started and spread across 6,000 …
The Importance of Practicality: Preparing Pets for Natural Disasters Read More »
Benjamin Franklin is attributed with coining this phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” in an unsigned letter to his newspaper The Pennsylvania Gazette. The Founding …
