We know that dogs can recognize the emotions we show on our faces, but can they also recognize individual humans. Dogs use their incredible senses of scent and sound to study the world around them. They can easily pinpoint who we are by our scent, but what about recognizing us by our faces alone. In […]
A recent study led by Dr. Maja Summa of Finland’s University of Helsinki, Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, has shown that dogs can transmit novovirus to humans. The researchers believe that dogs, especially those in contact with young children, contract the virus and become carriers. The novovirus causes gastroenteritis and diarrheal disease in […]
When you bring home a very young or an older pet and don’t know if they’ve had their vaccinations, you should make sure they have the necessary protection. Vaccinations are a must at this time. But do our pets need annual vaccinations? The current recommendations say no. This doesn’t mean that a bi-annual or annual […]
