Important reminder to create an evacuation plan for the whole family From BARK By JoAnna Lou Sometimes all of the unofficial national “holidays” and awareness months that keep cropping up seem excessive.  Do we really need a National Hug Your Cat Day?!  But I think the new movement to make June National Pet Preparedness Month is a really good one, and a nice complement...

By Ala Errebhi, Reporter From KTTC.com ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – Dogs and humans share a special bond, like the bond between Emily Amsler and her dog Charlotte. “I’ve read and heard about people who have their canine soulmates, which is a fairly accurate term I think.” Sadly they also share a deadly type of brain cancer: glioblastoma. It’s a tumor and if it’s...

From Romper By Lindsay E. Mack Dogs have long helped out with police work, military duties, and farm jobs, so it should come as no surprise that canines are joining the medical field, too. Learning about the medical conditions dogs can sense just might give you a newfound respect for canine companions everywhere. Seriously, dogs are the best. How can dogs tell when something...

Summer is upon us and it looks like it will be brutal in many parts of the country. We need to protect our dogs from the heat. Here’s an article from Wikihow on recognizing and treating heatstroke – and more importantly, how to avoid it. Dogs are not as efficient at releasing heat as we are; they are built to conserve rather than release...

From WCAX By Connor Cyrus BURLINGTON, VT According to the Animal Cancer Foundation, roughly 6 million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs and cats each year. Peak Veterinarian Referral Center in Williston is a place one might go to seek a diagnosis or treatment. “I thought it was crazy they were giving chemotherapy to dogs and cats,” said Kendra Knapik, a veterinary oncologist....

From American Veterinarian The CDC’s newly released data on Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis underscore the One Health nature of these diseases and the attention required from both human and veterinary health care professionals. By Amanda Carrozza The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans of the significant diseases related to mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks that may affect people in the United States....

From the Post-Journal By Amber Drake Hello again, everyone! I have had numerous e-mails come in asking me to publish an article containing more recipes for your dog. This week, I am doing just that. I have compiled a few of my favorite recipes just for you. If you haven’t seen my prior article about commercial diets, you might be asking ‘why should I...

From American Veterinarian The Companion Animal Parasite Council predicts that heartworm and Lyme disease incidence rates will increase across many regions of the country in 2018. By Kerry Lengyel Each year, the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) releases an annual parasite forecast for the upcoming year. For 2018, the forecast does not look optimistic. These annual forecasts are created by the collective expert opinions...

From Healthy Pets Story at-a-glance ·    There are five basic hazards that can cause choking in cats and dogs, and knowing them could be lifesaving if you ever find yourself dealing with a beloved pet that’s choking, and even prevent such situations altogether ·    It’s often not a large piece of some foreign object that can cause a choking problem in your pet; in...