The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) explains that Dog Flu (Canine Influenza) is a contagious respiratory disease in dogs. It is cause by a Type A influenza virus labeled H3N8. It is not a human flu virus, but originally infected horses. H3N8 is highly contagious and has spread to dogs and between dogs. […]
Penguin Awareness Day is January 20th, and we thought you would like to know a bit about these friendly animals. There are 17 species of penguin and they fit into 3 categories – brush-tail, crested and king/Emperor. Penguins live in the southern hemisphere and some live near the equator. Large populations of penguins can be […]
Most puppies and young dogs have loads of high energy. People often mistakenly use the term “hyperactive” to describe their behavior. Before labeling your dog hyperactive, he/she should be seen by a veterinarian to make sure it is not a medical problem. Symptoms can include constant motion, being restless in the extreme, tail chasing, frantic […]
