Summer Heat Hits The Ozarks – Pet Heat Stroke Tips
Summertime! Finally, your chance to relax and unwind! With your sunblock, sunglasses and a good book, you plan to enjoy the day at the pool! Suddenly, you remember your dog is in the yard – unsupervised …surely he will be okay for a couple hours. Or will he?
Read MoreWildfires Rage in Colorado and New Mexico – Pet Safety
Each year, across large portions of North America, wildfires burn hundreds of thousands of acres and threaten people, pets and wildlife. Despite evacuation warnings and the best efforts of fire personnel, occasionally our pets are injured by flames and smoke. What can you do when faced with one of these raging infernos? More importantly, are you prepared for an injury or burn to your pets or livestock?
Read MoreGeneric Pet Drugs…Good or Bad for Your Pets?
Walk down any drug store aisle and you will see various store brand medications alongside the nationally known brand name products. These generic drugs are big business in human pharmacies and now some drug manufacturers have set their sights on a new market…generic medications for our pets. Should you be concerned about the safety or effectiveness of these drugs?
Read MoreHow Sweet Is Your Cat? Feline Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), diabetes affects more than 25.8 million people in the United States. This condition leads to heart disease, strokes and is a leading cause of death. Sadly, as our four legged companions mirror what’s happening to us, some pets, especially our cats, are at increasingly high risk for this disease.
Read MoreRehab is FAB for Pets
After an injury or illness, helping animals return to normal activity has always been the veterinarian’s main goal and any new therapy is welcome. Animal health professionals have learned from human physical therapists in order to help animal patients recover more quickly. So let’s take a quick look at the world of Pet Physical Rehabilitation!
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