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Don’t let your dog (or cat) become a canary!

Don’t let your dog (or cat) become a canary!

Contributed by Nadine M. Rosin : From Wikipedia: “Well into the 20th century, coal miners brought canaries into coal mines as an “early warning signal” for deadly, toxic gases. The birds, being more sensitive, would become sick before the miners, who would then have a chance to escape or put on protective respirators.” Is it any wonder [...] [...more]

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Keeping Your Pets Safe and Healthy

Keeping Your Pets Safe and Healthy

You may not realize it, but pets are a lot more vulnerable to bad weather incidents and being picked up as an assumed stray than you'd imagine. There are several things you can do to keep your pets safe, out of trouble, and happy at home! [...more]

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What to look for in a kitten

What to look for in a kitten

When purchasing a kitten as a pet there are a few items you MUST look for.  If you question any of the following items, or the health of the kitten be very cautious in finalizing the deal. Inspect the kitten’s mother.  Make sure she is free of physical and mental defects that might have been passed [...] [...more]

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How to tell if your dog is pregnant

How to tell if your dog is pregnant

“Is my dog pregnant?” is a very common question we get.  While there are signs and symptoms that can suggest that a dog is pregnant,  we should point out that the only way to be positive is to see your vet. Many dogs will never visually show during a pregnancy, and the ones that do will [...] [...more]

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