The best time to spay or neuter a dog or cat is at six months of age. At this age, the pet is mature enough to cope with the surgery and, in the case of females, young enough to avoid the first heat. Six months is also the optimal age for preventing cancers that can occur later […]
All dogs lick, whether it’s for grooming, comfort, or showing affection. We may catch our beloved pooch bathing daily to keep clean. But there are times when licking becomes excessive and may indicate a sign of an underlying illness. Excessive licking is a compulsive behavior which can affect any breed of dog, of either gender, […]
Elizabeth Barrett Browning once said, “His ears were often the first thing to catch my tears.” For anyone grieving the death of a pet, the pain can be overwhelming. Many dog owners view their dogs as much more than animals. To them, they’re members of the family. Losing a companion and best friend is heartbreaking […]
Reducing the Stress of Travel Including Vet Visits: Some cats don’t quite know what to make of us. First we show them affection, then we give them a shot or do other annoying things, then we show them more affection. If a cat arrives already stressed out, that doesn’t help at all. Everyone involved wants […]
