By Pets in the Classroom Having a classroom pet fosters skills like responsibility, nurturing and teamwork. Children develop a sense of respect for living creatures and a connection to the natural world. But, a classroom pet also provides countless ways to enhance curriculum in creative ways. Teachers have told Pets in the Classroom[1] that they […]
Everyone can react differently to certain prescribed drugs and the same is true for our pets. Pharmaceutical companies are required to list the side effects of each drug on a slip inserted into the medicine’s container. If the list is not available, your veterinarian can tell you of potential risks to your pet from any […]
This occurs when the stomach twists, trapping air and gases and blocking them from escaping. It’s also known as gastric dilation – volvulus (GDV). This can lead to low blood pressure, damage to internal organs, shock. The stomach can feel very hard to the touch. The dog is very restless, may whimper, may try to […]
