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You would probably rather read a good book, but since our pets can’t read, it’s crucial for you to learn all about food labels and what they mean. AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) is the regulatory group for the pet food industry. It is not a government body and members can be involved […]

Even small pets – rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and hamsters – can learn to do tricks. In order to teach your pet, you must first gain his trust. Spend time with your pet, get him used to your touch and the sound of your voice. Get to know your pet’s reaction to you […]

The loss of a pet is as traumatic for us as losing any loved one. Children, the elderly and disabled face the same feelings although they may see loss a bit differently. There are ways to help when dealing with grief that can make the loss easier to bear. Children need reassurance. Phrases such as […]

Hyperesthesia Syndrome in cats is known by several names – self-mutilation syndrome, rolling skin syndrome, twitchy cat disease. It is marked by abnormal skin sensitivity. Cats will experience extreme sensitivity along the spine, down the back and base of tail. Signs include biting, licking or chewing the hair causing hair loss and skin problems, rippling […]

When dogs reach up and take a piece of food, they don’t think of it as stealing or getting away with something. It’s just natural for them to take food that smells good to them. Of course it’s not something we want to encourage and there are a number of ways to deal with the […]

Invermectin Sensitivity is a disease is which dogs become overly sensitive to certain drugs including invermectin which is found in some heartworm and mite preparations. Certain breeds are particularly prone to this disease: collies, Australian Shepherd Shetland Sheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs and English Sheepdogs. In other breeds, excessive doses (10-20X the recommended dose) are dangerous. […]

Your cat’s mouth can tell you a lot about your furry friend’s health. Here is some information that we hope is useful. Kittens have 26 temporary teeth, 14 upper and 12 lower. They begin falling out at about 3-4 months of age. When all the permanent teeth come in, the count is 30, 16 top […]

Socializing your kitten needs to take place early in his/her life, during the first 2-7 weeks. As the ASPCA tells us, a kitten should be handled by humans and learn to live in our world. A kitten needs to be comfortable with different people, sights, sounds, noise, smells, other cats, dogs and other animals. The […]

Our homes are sanctuaries for our pets. But often, things we take for granted, part of our everyday lives, can pose dangers to them. Here are some tips that can help avoid serious situations for our pets. Some pets are capable of opening cabinets, drawers or closets. Sometimes we forget to close them. To avoid […]