Most scientists agree that the dogs we love and keep as pets probably descended from the gray wolf. The earliest evidence of pet dogs can be traced between 14,000 and 100,000 years ago, but how did the vicious gray wolf first become tame? What started a friendship between humans and wolves? One theory is that [...]
Dinner Conversation Safety Topic. Here’s a question parents should ask their children at the dinner table: "Do you know how to approach a strange dog or cat? Suppose you’re visiting a friend, and their dog or a cat is in the room. What should you do?" Family pets may be very tolerant of human attention [...]
September is Senior Wellness Month, and in honor of our senior friends, for the month of September we are offering free glaucoma eye screening for our patients age eight and up. Glaucoma is a disease in which pressure is put on the eye, interrupting the normal circulation of fluid. Untreated, almost half of pets with [...]
Snoozing in the sun, your cat appears to have everything: food, water, and an adoring fan base. Keeping a cat happy isn’t overly complicated, but a few resources in place can enrich your kitty’s life and make your life simpler. To equip your home as a cat-friendly place, consider the following: 1. Think like a [...]
Is there danger lurking in your cat’s mouth? You might be surprised to hear that more than half of all cats older than three years old have at least one tooth that’s in the process of resorption. Right under your cat's nose, that innocent looking face may be the carrier of...a sleeper cell! What is [...]
We all love critters - but there are some creatures that are irritating and downright dangerous for our cats. You might think your cat isn't at risk...and you may be unpleasantly surprised. Read on... Fleas aren't just for outdoor cats. Fleas can also instigate a plethora of problems when they get a free ride into [...]
Does your kitty consider the trees, bushes and occasional bird house in your back yard an all-she-can-eat buffet? Does your tom cat stalk the squirrels in the front garden or an occasional mouse in the house? Cats crave meat, and they will instinctively hunt for prey. Raw meat is what their ancestors ate and what [...]
This month we have a special treat just for our internet fans...a free sample of RAW dog or cat kibble. To get the free sample you have to come into the office and say - in your best doggie or kitty cat growl - RAAAAAAAAW.* Dogs and cats are instinctively meat eaters. Meat is what [...]
Summer months and warmer weather can present a challenging environment for your pet. Dogs aren’t nearly as adept at controlling their core temperatures as humans are. They can’t take off their fur coat, adjust the thermostat or roll the car windows down. Dangerous situations include leaving a pet in a back yard without shade or [...]
It’s so hot outside that birds are using potholders to pull worms out of the ground. Then I saw a dog chasing a cat, and they were both walking. Let’s face it: no one wants to exert themselves when it’s hot and humid. Yet your dog’s happier, healthier and better behaved if he gets enough [...]
