From Well and Good by Gwendolyn Purdom The relationships you have with your pets are different than any other relationship in your life. While your differing views on politics or your last boyfriend can complicate your bond with your mom, you and your dog (presumably) have no such issues. Pets love unconditionally—and hey, they’ve seen you naked, sick, crying, and drinking straight from the...

From Coastal Pet Being a responsible pet owner goes beyond variously throwing your pet a treat and buying adorable toys – although your pets highly encourage these! Things like vet trips, bath time, and saying the word ‘no’ are crucial when owning a pet. To make it easy, we’ve identified four key actions you can take to be the best pet owner you can...

In This Issue In This Issue: World Cancer Day; 2018 is The Year of the Dog; Our First Walk of Spring 2018 Is In Spring Texas; The Annual Puppy Up Couch Potato Walk; National Pet Dental Health Month; Pup of the Month; Meet and Greet at Iowa Veterinary Specialists. Who Will You Honor On World Cancer Day? World Cancer Day is an international day...

From UTSA  The University of Texas at San Antonio by Joanna Carver [We wonder if this will be available to our companion animals any time soon.]   (Feb. 5, 2018) — UTSA biology professor Matthew Gdovin has expanded on his innovative method of treating cancerous tumors via light-activated intracellular acidosis. Gdovin’s new delivery method, which utilizes a nanoparticle to wipe out cancer cells, may...

  In keeping with Pet Dental Health Month, we thought you’d find this article from the AVMA useful. You’ll find an informative PDF on pet dental care, and video link on how to brush your pet’s teeth at the end of this article. Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by,...

What is World Cancer Day? A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and education about the disease, pressing governments and individuals across the world to take action. Why World Cancer Day is important Currently, 8.8...

From Pet Health (NAPSI)—If any of the country’s 70 million dogs are part of your family, you know how you feel about your furry friend, how the love and loyalty, playfulness and protection he offers can affect your life. You also know you want to keep him safe and disease-free. One Dog’s Life That’s how Sandy felt about her dog, Patch, when he was...

From The Press Just as many people have turned to alternative treatments to manage their health and treat illnesses, many pet owners are seeking other care methods for their pets. Holistic and natural applications are now sought-after choices for veterinary care. Both traditional and alternative medicine can be helpful in promoting pet health. In fact, many veterinarians are now embracing an integrative approach to...

February’s an exciting month for dogs. Among other things, it’s Pet Dental Month, Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. And coming up the third full week in February we have Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week, and the following week is National Justice For Animals Week. We’ll be featuring articles on these and other topic, both here and on...