Dogs are so darn cute in a pair of “doggles” – the popular term for dog sunglasses. The bigger question is: do dogs benefit from sunglasses? W. Jean Dodds and …
Dog Sunglasses: Fashion Statement or a Health Necessity? Read More »
Bloomberg and several other news organizations have recently written investigative articles about polyfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl (PFAS). If this is a new topic for you have come upon, we thought you’d …
Anyone who lives with a companion cat can attest to the myriad of cat litter options these days. Yet, many cat caregivers default to the brand they know their cats …
We posed the question, “Do you wipe your dog’s paws after a trip outside?” to our Facebook friends recently. Wow! The response was overwhelming and very insightful. In fact, the …
Many of you may wonder why I would be writing about reptiles and amphibians, which include very diverse species such as snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders. Firstly, they are …
A team of researchers in Brazil conducted a controlled and interesting study using acupuncture to reduce anxiety in dogs that resulted from the sound of thunder. Groups Control – Eight …
The Effect of Acupuncture on the Reaction of Dogs to Thunder Read More »
The lymphatic system plays an important regulatory and functional role in all our bodies and in those of our companion and livestock animals, birds, fish and even reptiles. Recent cases …
Ahh…Spring! For much of North America, the record snowfall, rain and flooding have left many of us feeling battle-worn. So, while spring brings renewal and revitalization, many will be facing …
With the untimely passing of actor Luke Perry, awareness of strokes came into the spotlight. Can dogs and cats have strokes? Yes; they can. Here’s what you need to know. …
When researchers set up experiments, they include a control group and an experimental group. Sometimes with these studies, the outcomes are serendipitous and the researchers learn something new. This has …
