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Does My Cat Love Me?
Category: Newsletter Library
Not sure how your cat feels about you? Learn how your pet shows affection.
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Does My Pet Dream?
Category: Newsletter Library, Newsletter Archive, Fun with Pets
Are humans the only mammals who dream? Find out if your pet experiences dreams and nightmares.
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Does Your Bird Need a Blankie?
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
The answer to that is …it depends on the situation. Some birds prefer to remain uncovered during bedtime; where as other birds cannot sleep without their "security blankets". On average, birds need about 12 hours of good, quality sleep each night to remain in peak condition. Much like
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Does Your Cat Have a Grooming Problem?
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
Noticed a sudden change in your cat's grooming habits? Over- or under-grooming can be a sign of trouble.
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Does Your Cat Need Vaccines?
Category: Newsletter Library, Cats
In a word, yes. “No other medical development has been as successful as vaccination in controlling deadly diseases in companion animals,” says feline veterinarian Dr. Arnold Plotnick. The Exception Dr. Plotnick and other veterinarians acknowledge that, rarely, vaccinations in cats have been linked
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Does Your Cat Need a Bath?
Category: Newsletter Library
Are you wondering if your cat can benefit from a bath?
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Does Your Dog Have a Sleep Disorder?
Category: Newsletter Library
Wondering why your dog seems tired during the day? A sleep disorder could be to blame.
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Does Your Dog Suffer From Anxiety?
Category: Newsletter Library, Behavior & Training
Anxious dogs tend to act out in ways their people do not like. If you have ever returned home to discover shredded pillows or bite marks on your front door, you are probably familiar with the consequences of anxiety. Understanding why your dog is anxious is the key to helping your dog overcome this common problem.
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Does Your Family Have a Dog Theft Prevention Strategy?
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Finding Lost Pets Losing a pet can be a heartbreaking experience that devastates entire families. Keep medical history and information about medical conditions with you at all times, always have current photos of your pet and be able to describe coat color/markings.
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Does Your Pet Have an Abscess?
Category: Newsletter Library
Could that lump on your pet's body be caused by an abscess?
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Does Your Young Dog or Puppy Have Pain or Lameness?
Category: Newsletter Library, Keeping Pets Healthy
Young puppies are expected to be full of life and energy. They are enthusiastic about playtime, walks and exercise. Puppies will often follow you wherever you go, can disrupt your nap or quiet time in their excitement to show you something new, and be always ready for playtime and fun. When puppies and
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Dog Allergies and Lesion Locations
Category: Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Dogs are taken to the veterinarian for skin problems more than any other reason. Most often they are itchy and that itchiness is typically due to allergies. The text of canine and feline dermatological diseases is large because there are hundreds of skin diseases, however, it can help to start with some
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Dog Bite Prevention
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
DID YOU KNOW? About 1 million people a year require medical attention as a result of dog bites. **2 Dog Bite Prevention week is held during the third week in May each year. Neutering dogs has been proven to prevent dog bites. Neutered dogs are not as aggressive as other dogs. An estimated
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Dogs Going Green
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
Green Do's & Don'ts Do use all-natural yarn when knitting your doggie a sweater. Do frequent your nearby dog park for a free afternoon of outdoor fun. Don't forget to bring along your recyclable, eco-friendly doggie waste bags. Don't think
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Dogs and Kids
Category: Newsletter Library, Tips for Pet Owners
The image of your child and dog as inseparable, best friends is a great one that we'd all love to be reality. With the right awareness, our children and pets CAN have the wonderful relationships we hope for. Here are some tips that all families with children and dogs will want to know.
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Domestic Pigs
Category: Choosing Your Pet, Small Mammals, Domesticated Animals, Domestic Pigs, Choosing Your Pet, Small Mammals
Pigs are great for families who want a relatively exotic but easy to care for a pet. Whether miniature, like a pot-bellied pig, or a full-sized animal, caring for a pig is similar to caring for a cat or dog. Health Domestic pigs need to see a veterinarian regularly for vaccinations and checkups. We
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