Health

Pro Pet Tip: Poison-Proofing Your Home

by Arnold Carreiro

You and your pets are at your most comfortable at home, but if you haven’t been careful with keeping toxic common household items far away from fuzzy, feathered and scaly family members, you’re asking for trouble. Here’s some simple tips to avoid having to take Fido to get his tummy pumped:

by Creature Features

What the heck is Catmilk? Made and marketed by Whiskas, Catmilk sounds like milk collected from lactating cats but actually the opposite is true. Catmilk is a drink for kittens and cats that's 98% lactose-reduced, since cats are naturally lactose intolerant. Who knew? Catmilk also contains Taurine, an amino acid essential for the health of your cat's heart and eyes.

by Arnold Carreiro

It’s that time of year again: The air is getting chilly, the orange, brown and yellow leaves have just been raked, and the weather report says that there’s going to be a fresh layer of snow on the ground in the morning. Just as you get yourself ready for winter, it’s time to prepare your dogs and cats for the frostiest months of the year!

by Arnold Carreiro

As much as you try to keep your puppy and kitten pals safe, you’d better beware of the hidden dangers lurking in your landscaping. Here’s a list of ten toxic common plants that pet owners should be aware of:

Obamacare For Pets? Why Not? Veterinarians Are Being Pork-Barrelled!

by Ron Callari

With all the flack the Obamacare roll-out is receiving, veterinarians might be the next to storm the White House with pitchforks and torches in hand. Why? Well, it appears they're re being taxed by the Affordable Care Act -- but neither them -- nor the pets they care for -- receive any of the benefits.

How to keep your pets safe on Thanksgiving

by Arnold Carreiro

It’s that time of year again! While we’re all ready to enjoy some good food, great family, football, parades and other fun stuff, the holiday can be a potential minefield for careless pet owners…

by Laurie Kay Olson

They say that a dog is man's best friend. But Byron is woman's best friend. That woman is Kate Cross of Leicestershire, England. Byron is her personal care provider. He helps her do the laundry, make the bed, post the mail, help in the kitchen, and many other chores. Not the least among his many amazing talents is his ability to love Cross unconditionally.