Osteochondritis Dissecans usually affects large breed dogs between the ages of 5-8 months and may be due to rapid growth. It can affect any joint but the most common is the shoulder. An area of shoulder cartilage thickens and breaks off, falling into the joint. A loose lump is formed called a “joint mouse” which […]
My very first pet, a cat we named Susie, was being abused by boys who were rolling him back and forth in a garbage can. My mother reprimanded the boys and took Susie home. We later discovered Susie was a boy, but the name stuck and he enjoyed a long loving life with us. Abuse […]
Do you have a cat scratching up your couch and you are ready to have it declawed? Before you do, check out a product called Soft Claw Nail Caps. It was developed by a veterinarian to help save cats from the declawing procedure. The caps are made of vinyl and are glued to the tips […]
