A particularly fun animal holiday is National Dress Up Your Pet Day, celebrated on January 14. This is a great opportunity to show off your furpal’s great looks and personality. When choosing a costume, safety comes first. Costumes should not have parts that can cause injury or choking. The costume should fit well, not too […]
Thinking of taking your dog with you on a visit to a national park? You should be aware that national parks have very specific regulations regarding pets at these parks. Most state and national parks allow pets but most require that they be restrained and some don’t allow them on the hiking trails or on […]
2016 What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn’t produce and secrete enough thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is located in the mid-neck region near the voice box (larynx). In dogs, the thyroid gland is made up of two separate lobes that lie on either side of the windpipe (trachea). Thyroid hormones play […]
