Great Pet Websites

Dental health for our pets

Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are […]

On losing a pet

If you’ve ever suffered the loss of a beloved pet you know the acute, all-consuming pain that accompanies that loss. Allow yourself to grieve. Express your grief, cry, scream at the world, whatever it takes. Find people in like circumstances to share your grief with. There are many pet loss groups available either online or […]

Controlling Your Allergies to Pets

About 10% of the population is allergic to animals. If you love animals but are allergic this can be a problem. Causes of Pet Allergies Cat and dog dander, or skin flakes, as well as their saliva and urine, can cause an allergic reaction – sneezing, wheezing, and running eyes and nose. Bird feathers and […]