To your dog, ear massages are right at the top of good things along with belly rubs. Ever wonder why your dog swoons when you gently rub his/her ears? The ears of a dog are like nerve central with networks branching out to all parts of the body. These nerves send messages to the hypothalamus […]
Overgrown teeth in herbivores such as rabbits, degus, chinchillas, guinea pigs, can cause major health problems. These animals have teeth known as elondont meaning they grow continuously. Normally these small herbivores graze almost constantly, wearing down their teeth gradually. But when tooth growth rates and wear are out of balance, problems occur. The incisors (front […]
Love is the Best Medicine by Dr. Nick Trout If you’ve ever shared your life with a beloved pet, this book helps affirm your beliefs in the miracle of love. Dr. Nick Trout is a surgeon on staff at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He tells the story of two dogs who […]
