The most dangerous month of the year for pets in South Florida is August. As temperatures and humidity rise, our pets are especially prone to life-threatening heat and sun-induced conditions. The good news is that these conditions are preventable. Here...
So, your dog is limping from one of the back legs. You may have noticed limping on and off for a few months. Or perhaps, you have observed a sudden lameness, just for a couple of days. Your veterinarian diagnosed...
If even the idea of playing with your dog or cat gives you a bad case of the sniffles, then you are not alone. You are among the 15-20 percent of pet owners who are allergic to their pets. Now,...
If you go to any pet store or even to the local supermarket, you will see that there is an extensive selection of commercial diets available now. Pet owners spent $30 billion in pet food in 2018. Many companies want...
For the past few years there has been much discussion about the medical use of CBD for animals. However, the information available so far was mostly testimonial, inaccurate, and without much scientific bases. Veterinarians were banned from prescribing or even...
So your dear canine family member is getting older. The walks are shorter and more difficult, going up and down stairs is harder, getting up is difficult, and climbing on furniture is a rarity. You know for sure that he...
Let’s face it: after a whole season of celebrating with family and friends, and indulging in special meals and desserts, most us of gain some weight. Our New Year’s resolutions usually include eating healthier and exercising. As we share our...
The holidays are coming up and it is likely that your pet is on your gift list. Common holiday gifts for pets range from special treats and toys to fancy beds and designer collars. We include them in our celebrations...
Our pets are important members of our families. We share with them our favorite couch, our beds, our snacks and, many times, even our vacation trips. It is only natural then to want to share with them our holiday celebrations...
If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed that there has been an explosion of ticks attacking our pets recently. This is due to several factors: global warming is making it easier for ticks to reproduce and ticks...
