Category: Pets
The Truth About Dog and Cat Mouths
There is a strangely widespread and common myth about pet mouths that needs debunking, for your own good. Dog and cat mouths are NOT sterile. Of course not! I had a patient from around here last weekend, an adorable, fluffy, cute, clean Norfolk terrier pup who had been vomiting all night. He was young and…
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting a Family Pet
Hey my lovely dog owners to-be! If you're considering getting a dog because your child has been hounding you for a year and you are about to give in, think again. Getting a dog or a pet just to teach your child responsibility is not a good enough reason to go through with it. If…
Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
A lot of people find the holidays stressful… but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you’re only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you’ve never met before!
My Very, Very Busy Day at Banfield
The following is a guest post by Candace Cameron-Bure in partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital. My three kids got a kick out of learning that I would be playing a veterinarian on Netflix’s upcoming “Fuller House," so to brush up on my vet skills I partnered with Banfield Pet Hospital to learn the ropes. The…
Top 10 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Your Dog
There is nothing quite like a dog - they bring so much joy to everyone around them. But not only that, we can also learn some valuable life lessons from our favorite furry friends. Kid President shared his top 10 life lessons he learned from his dog, Annie. Always be excited to see people you love when…