February is designated as National Pet Dental Health Month, but pet dental health should be practiced every month. Your pets’ teeth should be brushed at least 3 times a week, preferably daily. Popular belief is that feeding pets dry kibble cleans teeth, but this just isn’t true. The kibble bits are too small and not […]
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
What is the origin of the Kerry Blue Terrier? The Kerry Blue Terrier is originally from County Kerry in Ireland. It was developed in the 1700s by Irish shepherds mainly with crosses of the Irish Terrier and others. It appeared in the U.S. in the 1920s. Along with the shamrock, the Kerry Blue Terrier has […]
