Bugs have been out in full-force this summer! Whether insects are simply swarming or actually biting, they can be aggravating. To seek relief from the itchiness caused by bug bite […]
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Dogs are so darn cute in a pair of “doggles” – the popular term for dog sunglasses. The bigger question is: do dogs benefit from sunglasses? W. Jean Dodds and
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Bloomberg and several other news organizations have recently written investigative articles about polyfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl (PFAS). If this is a new topic for you have come upon, we thought you’d
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Anyone who lives with a companion cat can attest to the myriad of cat litter options these days. Yet, many cat caregivers default to the brand they know their cats
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We posed the question, “Do you wipe your dog’s paws after a trip outside?” to our Facebook friends recently. Wow! The response was overwhelming and very insightful. In fact, the
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Many of you may wonder why I would be writing about reptiles and amphibians, which include very diverse species such as snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders. Firstly, they are
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A team of researchers in Brazil conducted a controlled and interesting study using acupuncture to reduce anxiety in dogs that resulted from the sound of thunder. Groups Control – Eight
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The lymphatic system plays an important regulatory and functional role in all our bodies and in those of our companion and livestock animals, birds, fish and even reptiles. Recent cases
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Ahh…Spring! For much of North America, the record snowfall, rain and flooding have left many of us feeling battle-worn. So, while spring brings renewal and revitalization, many will be facing
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With the untimely passing of actor Luke Perry, awareness of strokes came into the spotlight. Can dogs and cats have strokes? Yes; they can. Here’s what you need to know.
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