Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661 This is a 24/7 helpline. March is designated as Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month.  Understanding what potential harmful poisons exist in your home and yard is the first step to keeping your pet safe.  Some of them are very obvious and others might be new to you. For an excellent and detailed rundown of things that are toxic to our...

From American Veterinarian Animal-assisted intervention is used throughout many hospitals to improve patient morale, relieve symptoms, and reduce suffering—except in intensive care units. But that may soon be changing. By Kerry Lengyel “As critical care medicine is increasingly successful in preventing death, the field is more focused on optimizing patients’ survivorship experience. Through creating humanized ICU environments and implementing nonpharmacologic interventions, patients no longer...

Our thanks to our friends at PetCure Oncology for this article. Receiving the news that your dog or cat has cancer can be devastating. You probably have a lot of worries, questions and concerns. Know that it’s ok to ask for help and further information. Your pet is a member of your family, and their health and comfort are important to you. To give...

World Spay Day is an annual campaign of The HSUS, Humane Society International and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. On the last Tuesday of every February, World Spay Day shines a spotlight on the power of affordable, accessible spay/neuter to save the lives of companion animals, community (feral and stray) cats, and street dogs who might otherwise be put down in shelters or...

Every dog has its day – and this is it. Nobody seems to know the origins of Dog Biscuit Day, but every canine in the world knows the best way to celebrate it. Pets will be wagging their tails with glee when their owners serve up unusual or home-made doggy snacks to mark the occasion. The first dog biscuits were developed in the mid-19th...

“If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.” – Woodrow Wilson In This Issue In This Issue: Power of Companions; National Love Your Pet Day; Walk the Dog Day; VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital Brings Cutting-Edge Pet Cancer Treatment to Orange County with New Radiation Oncology...

National Love Your Pet Day On February 20th, pet lovers everywhere observe National Love Your Pet Day. (OK, honestly? We observe this day every day. But why not have a holiday for it too?) This holiday is a day set aside to give even more extra attention to our pets.  It’s a good day to focus on the special relationships that we have with...

By Frank T. McAndrew Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing blend of confusion and the reassurance that everyone was OK because we...

(Randall Marino) CAPONE was a fun loving puppy. He battled cancer courageously for 18 months. No matter a Dr. appointment or chemo treatment, he was always ready for a long walk, a swim, or a play date with his friends. He is sadly...