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Runaway Pets
The reasons a pet decides to run away are many. Boredom, loud noises, separation anxiety, isolation and primal instinct are just a few common reasons. Rarely is it because of a personal slight -- pets don't tend to take offense -- but that doesn't mean your stress as...
Necessary Nutrition
Just as routine preventive care for parasites, vaccinations and dental care are crucial as your pet ages into senior status, so are her nutritional needs. Easy access to food and fresh water at all times are two simple ways you can help your pet, but her changing...
Cancer in Pets
Hearing that your pet has cancer can be devastating and conjure up thoughts of the worst possible outcomes. But with groundbreaking advances in cancer treatment for pets in recent years, your pet can have many years of a high quality of life, even after a cancer...
Snubbing Diabetes
Diabetes in your pets is no more fun than it is for humans. And though pets are more apt to develop the disease later in life, it can still cause a number of health issues. Early diagnosis is important for dogs and cats alike. Pets who live with untreated...
Eliminate Lepto
Perhaps you and your family, pets included, are traveling to a warmer part of the country for the holidays this year. After a long trip inside the car, everyone will likely want to stretch their legs -- and if the family dog is along -- perhaps take a dip in Uncle...
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Vital resources for each community that they service, animal shelters are in the spotlight from Nov. 6 to 12 for National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. The week honors both the shelters and numerous dedicated people who work to protect animals. There are...
Aging Gracefully
Though we've all used the term "dog years" many times, there really is no such thing as dog years. A loose approximation, our dogs and cats don't age on a schedule we create, but instead on a personal schedule determined by breed and size. Veterinarians, in...
Knowing the Signs of Pet Cancer Could Save a Life
Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and cats, particularly when the animal is over age 10. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 50 percent of senior dogs and 33 percent of senior cats die of some type of cancer. No matter what the age of...
Ease the Anxiety
Your pet's behavior is shaped by genetics, social experiences and surrounding environment. Positive or negative, these experiences are what shape your pet's world. The offshoot of experience can include anxiety; we commonly see this when it comes to trips to our...
Heel Horn Erosion
Heel horn erosion, also known as slurry heel, is a relatively common affliction of cattle that is often found in dairy herds and is more prevalent in housed herds than pastured ones. When affected by slurry heel, the heel horn becomes eroded due to extended contact...