Dr. Patty Khuly on her blog, Fully Vetted, informs us that lately heartworm medications might not be as effective as necessary. The heartworm parasite is transmitted to dogs and cats through the bite of the mosquito. Cats have greater immunity against the heartworm parasite which prefers dogs. Dr. Khuly tells us that veterinarians recommend monthly […]
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 […]
As pet parents, we are sometimes asked to make life-altering decisions for our furpals. These days, cancer is affecting more and more of our pets. Fortunately there are a variety of treatments available to provide our pets with longer, quality lives. Most types of cancer can metastasize to other parts of the body from the […]
