By Alice|2021-02-08T19:35:21-06:00October 16, 2020|
Did you know that dogs within the Pit Bull family make up 5.8% of the U.S.'s canine population? Pit bulls can be traced back to the early 1800's in the U.K. Many people who study canines say that their breed descends from the Old English Bulldog. When you hear ‘Pit Bull’, what’s your first thought?
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-18T13:21:08-06:00October 8, 2020|
We all love our pets very much. That’s why we care for them and do everything in our effort to keep them happy. However, we may become oblivious to one of the largest health concerns our furry friends can face...pet obesity. Pet obesity is a very serious concern, especially when the new year begins, and
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T11:52:53-06:00September 23, 2020|
Whether you are a seasoned pet owner or just brought a new four-legged bundle of joy home, it’s important to understand what is considered to be safe chew toys and bones. Both cats and dogs at any age can choke on items you thought were safe. Old traditions of what is and what isn’t safe
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-09T13:37:29-06:00September 10, 2020|
Kidney disease, also sometimes referred to as renal failure, affects around 20 to 50 percent of cats over the age of 15. Unfortunately, kidney disease is one of the most sneaky conditions, making it difficult to diagnose until its later stages. This is because kidney disease symptoms can be extremely subtle and is easily missed
By Alice|2020-12-16T13:36:44-06:00August 28, 2020|
You drive down the gravel path, your dog whimpering with excitement at the idea of what is in store. You pull into an open parking spot and your pup is jumping and drooling with excitement. The dog park. If you're lucky to have one in our area, you know how your four-legged friend waits all
By TC Malik|2020-12-16T11:50:07-06:00August 24, 2020|
Our little furballs are important members of the family, and they deserve to be treated as such! Medical care and insurance are must-haves for us humans, but when we think of pets, these necessities aren't viewed as necessary and that shouldn’t be the case. Unknown medical bills come out of thin air, so its important
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T13:45:56-06:00August 12, 2020|
What Is Stereotactic Radiotherapy (SRT/SRS)? Since the 1960s, veterinarians have utilized radiation therapy to treat various forms of cancer in pets. As therapies evolve and change, Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRS/SRT) is a relatively new procedure that directly delivers radiation to the tumor. SRS/SRT can refer to either Stereotactic Radiation Therapy or Stereotactic Radiosurgery, both similar
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T11:43:49-06:00July 24, 2020|
As I was perusing social media, I noticed a growing trend of owners creating colorful raw dog food recipes for their four-legged friends. They would grab their trusty mortar and pestle to grind up various eggs, supplements, vegetables, etc. with all kinds of meat and organs. As a dog owner myself, I was a bit
By Jenna Brashear|2021-01-25T23:16:55-06:00July 21, 2020|
When you buy a pet online, through a classified ad, or from a pet store, you may be unknowingly supporting a puppy mill. These mass breeding operations are a cruel and abusive way to treat man’s best friend. Breeding dogs at puppy mills are treated like production machines at the cost of their health and
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T12:14:30-06:00July 17, 2020|
Before you take your four-legged friend on a walk around the park, you check their temperature and it reads 88 degrees. You lather on the sunscreen, chug a bottle of water, grab your hat and sunglasses before leaving the house. But did you stop and think about how your dog will react to the hot
