National Pet Week

National Pet Week is widely celebrated throughout the United States and other parts of the world. In 2011, National Pet Week is celebrated from May 1-7. The goals of National Pet Week are to promote responsible pet ownership, celebrate the human-animal bond, and promote public awareness of veterinary medicine.

Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips

Fall has arrived with the arrival from the storm from the Hurricane that came up as a tropical storm from Baja Mexico. The cold windy, rain weather is sticking around. Looks like we are even in for more rain. This cooler weather is fully welcome after the unusually hot summer we had in the area. To help your pets adjust and to be protected from the change of weather I thought listing tips to help out pets adjust to the cooler temperatures may help. 1. Winter Check up: a Veterinarian wellness exam for our older pets to make sure they are healthy and ready for another winter. Arthritis and age plays a key part in keeping our pets healthy. 2. Know their Limits: Just like people it depends on their age, health condition. When the temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit our pets feel the cold like we do. It does not mater if it a Dog, Cat or horse, if they are up in age and arthritic they need assistance to keep warm and pain fre...

Is your canine scared of Thunder and Lightning?

The Thunder and Lightning season is among us (Monsoon), in Arizona. I have 2 dogs personally that has an issue every year with this season. Dogs know hours ahead of us humans that the storms are coming. They feel the vibration via the ground and smell the air etc. Some dogs are super sensitive. If your like most owners you stress about it, as your not sure how your dog will react. Over the years I have tried almost everything to help relieve some of my dogs fears. **Please note ** take your dog to your Veterinarian first. Talk to the Doctor about what advice for a fearful/scared dog of lightning and thunder. The information I provide is not to replace your Veterinarian's professional advice or prescription medication. I am here to only assist. I will not be held liable for your pets reactions to thunder and lightning. Dogs have many reactions to Thunder and Lightning. Some no reaction at all. I would like to just ...

Dog Walking Benefits

Do you walk your canine? How regularly? Consistently? Sporadically? Regardless of which class you may fit into, you should continue strolling your canine – and frequently. Why? Walking your dog won't just put some more get up and go in your progression, it will likewise give numerous different advantages to you and your canine. Walking with your dog each day will keep him healthy, decrease undesirable behaviors, and build his overall confidence! Walking your dog will keep him in good health over the years. Just like in humans, exercise for dogs will build strong, sturdy muscles and bones. Weak muscles will only serve to keep your dog sedentary. Strong muscles aid in mobility as well as keep your dog agile. As they saying goes, if you don’t use it, you lose it! Additionally, exercise will keep unwanted weight off your dog. We can all relate to that last sentiment. An extra few pounds may not seem like that big of a deal, but in the long-run, that weight can...

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