Summer danger preparation: What to do if your pet is bit by a snake
Unfortunately, it doesn’t only get hot in the summer here in the Southwest, life can also be more dangerous for you and your pet. A major and sometimes lethal danger in the Southwest is your dog being bitten by a poisonous snake. Rattlesnakes come out in Spring and are active until temperatures cool down in […]
Sit, Stay…Please listen to me!
Everyone wants a well behaved dog. As a matter of fact, one of the top reasons people relinquish their dogs to shelters is behavioral issues. Here are a few tips to ensure a harmonious relationship between your dog and your family. 1. Take the time to work on basic obedience with your new puppy or […]
Saying goodbye – from your pet’s perspective
I found this poetically written passage online and cannot figure out who to credit this to, the author appears to be unknown. This is one of the most eloquently written passages I have ever read regarding what a four-legged pet might say to their owner who is faced with deciding (and may know it is […]
My pet ate whaaat! The three most commonly dangerous toxins pets swallow
This week I’m going to talk about 3 common “toxicosis” in pets. By the way, “toxicosis” is a fancy word for poisonous things! -Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., aspirin,acetaminophen, ibuprofen) are all toxic to dogs and especially cats. Acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) toxicity is the most common drug toxicity in cats. Cats are poisoned by […]
At Home Euthanasia for Pet Owners Means Their Pet Can Experience a “Good Death”
Pet owners often ask me how they can know it is the right time to “put to sleep” or euthanize their beloved pet. I am asked this question regularly because one of the needs I serve in our community is going to people’s homes to carry out what is called at home euthanasia. I only […]
So you are thinking about getting a new pet…
So, you are thinking about getting a new pet. You may wonder where do I get my new pet? What type of new pet would work best for my lifestyle? I’m here to give you some tips! First of all let’s ask ourselves what kind of pet do we want? There are so many different […]