In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here’s a few reasons why senior pets make amazing companions. They’ve been around the block. Most senior pets are already housebroken, won’t chew on your furniture and know basic commands. They’re through their puppy/kitten stages and are less destructive. They’re lower energy pets. Most senior pets enjoy […]
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Sep
Sep
We all want what’s best for our dogs, and ensuring they’re not in pain is a big part of that. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, here are some tips on how to tell if your dog is painful. Signs of pain in dogs include: stiffness excessive licking or scratching at a specific area This […]
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Sep
Sep
By: Alex Hassinger One of the most important things in making a decision to bring a new dog into your family is picking the right breed that suits your house hold and family routine. It might not seem important, but putting in a little research can save you from a huge headache later. […]
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Aug
Aug
By: Dr. Steve Allday Joint care is almost always an afterthought when considering preventative maintenance of our equine partner. Of course when purchasing your horse you consult with a veterinarian for a purchase exam and other diagnostic tools such as radiographs, ultrasound and in many cases an exam via endoscope of the airway if endurance […]
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Jul
Jul
Our furry friends see what we’re eating, give us those puppy dog eyes and we just melt. However, there are many people-friendly foods that are not dog safe. Here’s a list of foods you shouldn’t share with Fido. Chocolate Coffee Caffeine These all contain Theobromine, a substance humans metabolize easily but can build up in […]
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Keeping your animals safe during the 4th of July fireworks
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Jul
Jul
July 4th is next week, and for many dog and horse owners, that means much angst and concern for our favorite four-legged friends. From an animal’s perspective, fire–works are loud and unexpected. Pets and horses can get extremely frightened, and can cause damage to your house, injure themselves, or even flee and run away. There […]
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May
May
By: Emily Daigle It is that wonderful time of the year when the flowers begin blooming, the grass grows fuller, and the air becomes warm and wet. Springtime sure appears great for you and your pets to get outside and take advantage of the beautiful weather. However, with this lively season comes an abundance of […]
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May
May
By: Alex Hassinger This year’s 148th Kentucky Derby saw Rich Strike finish first with a dynamic last to first weaving through LA Freeway kind of traffic, and post the 2nd biggest upset in Kentucky Derby history. Was it a fluke? The one thing I learned from so many years training horses was that you have […]
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May
May
This Star Wars Day, May the Fourth be with you, all of us animal lovers are wishing we could be a part of the Star Wars Universe, if only to meet the unique and amazing creatures that appear in the films. Porgs Appearance: The Last Jedi Home-World: Ahch-To We meet them when Rey seeks out […]
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Mar
Mar
This St. Patrick’s day, luck is on the mind, and four leaf clovers aren’t the only thing that can bring it to you. There are several animals that can bring you good fortune. Rabbit’s Foot While the rabbit’s foot may be seen as lucky, the death of the rabbit donating the foot has to […]