Our pets enjoy the great outdoors just as we do. But if you go hiking, camping, anywhere near water – ponds, freshwater lakes, streams, rivers and such – there can be a danger hiding. Blue-green algae can be present. Blue-green algae (known also as Cyanobacteria, algal, microcystis, cyanotoxin, anatoxin) produce microscopic bacteria which are poisonous […]
Caring for your dog’s teeth and gums can avoid serious health problems. You should brush your dog’s teeth at least 2 or 3 times a week. There are toothbrushes and toothpaste made specifically for dogs. Do not use human toothpaste. There is a product you can add to your dog’s water bowl that will help […]
Many times when our pets are in pain, we tend to turn toward medications and remedies that are familiar to us as humans. For instance, aspirin has long been a medication known to relieve minor pain. But over recent years, we’ve learned more and more about the risks involved with aspirin use and these risks […]
