Monthly Archives: September 2015

Pesticides and Your Pet

While spring is a time to plant beautiful flowers in your yard, it also brings pesky insects out in numbers. Because of this, a potential hazard this time of year for pets is pesticides. “Before choosing a pesticide read the … Continue reading

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Summertime Climate Changes

Increased heat creates a variety of health risks for pets. Unlike humans, cats and dogs primarily expel heat through their respiratory tract (trachea and lungs) and skin; they lack the ability to sweat. Therefore, acclimating to hot and/or humid climates is more challenging to our … Continue reading

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Defining Senior Age in Dogs

While most of us like to remember our dogs as the squirmy, floppy puppies we brought home at just a few months old, they don’t stay young forever. The best way to help keep your dog as healthy as possible … Continue reading

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