Dogs

Years ago most dogs wore a collar that had a round metal ID tag attached to it by a metal loop or punched into the collar itself.  The idea was that a lost pet with a collar could easily be [...]

With weather warming up in most of the United States insects become more active.  One good thing about cold weather is that insect populations go dormant.  In Florida it is warm all year round [...]

Countless people brought in XYZ purebred dog into my office and told me they were going to make a mint breeding the puppy that was quietly wagging its tail at me.  My response then was the same [...]

Stress free trips to an animal hospital are possible.  Many owners dread going to animal clinics, not because they mind the trip, but because of the experiences their pets go through.  Clients [...]

Thunder and lightning storms have been a part of planet earth for 100's of millions of years.  As temperatures warm during spring the chances of thunder and lightning storms increase [...]

This is the start of prime tick populations in the majority of the United States.  This time period usually runs from about late March through the end of June.  Ticks are always present but they [...]

It seems that every holiday that arrives as the year's calendar unfolds brings with it temptations that can get any pet into trouble.  By taking Easter precautions everybody can have a good time.

Barking dogs may annoy neighbors trying to get to sleep but barking is the only way that dogs can communicate.  This communication is between other dogs and their human masters.

One of the many reasons why people take their pets to veterinary hospitals are those cases related to the pet itch syndrome. I think if dogs and cats were to never itch again, they would have to [...]

People rarely think about buckling up when they get into any vehicle.  This safety concern has been hard wired into us because seat belts do save lives.