The ASPCA defines a puppy mill as a large-scale commercial dog breeding operation where profit is given the priority over the well-being of the dogs. Dogs and puppies in this environment most times live in small wire cages stacked on top of each other. The cages are unsanitary as they are not cleaned often and […]
Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters can wreak devastation on people and pets. Since there is not always sufficient warning of an impending disaster, it is best to be prepared at all times. Some tips on keeping animals safe during a disaster: Animals should not be left behind. You don’t know how long it […]
SSR or Sleeping Respiratory Rate is a valuable tool in assessing heart health in pets, particularly left side congestive heart failure (CHF). It is important to determine if CHF is present as medications are sometimes initially recommended for other cardiac diseases such as dilated cardiomyopathy, degenerative valve disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Measuring SSR is conducted […]
