Category: Animal Care Tips
Reptile First Aid
In preparation for October 21st…REPTILE AWARENESS DAY, I thought I’d share the basic 4-1-1 those of you who care for our friends who crawl need to know! HERPETOLOGY is the study of reptiles & amphibians. The word comes from the Greek word “Herpeton” meaning “crawling things.” Reptiles, like Amphibians, are vertebrates and ectotherms (cold-blooded) meaning they don’t use […]
read more
Car Safety
PRACTICE PET SAFETY DAILY! Every year thousands of animals are injured, die or become lost in car accidents. They can be thrown against dashboards, windows, seat backs or floors. Wearing your seat belt costs nothing but the cost for not wearing one can be a heavy price! This applies to our best pals too! A […]
read more
Service, Support & Therapy Dogs
Many of us incorrectly use these terms interchangeably, but really should not as there’s a definite difference between these three working dog classifications: Service, Support & Therapy Dogs! Service dogs Service dogs help people who are physically disabled, sight and/or hearing-impaired, wheelchair bound, or have other health challenges that limit […]
read more
7 Pro-Active Tips That Could Save Your Pet’s Life
The Animal Poison Control Center receives hundreds of thousands of calls from anxious pet owners each year due to curious noses or frisky paws getting something they should not have. Keeping a safe environment but also knowing what to do once disaster strikes are two obligations every pet owner shares. By taking action before it […]
read more
HURRICANES
I suppose it’s possible, yet highly unlikely in this age of ever-present news, that you may not have realized what’s been happening to our Eastern Seaboard and even inland. Tremendous flooding is not wreaking havoc just at the coast, but rivers are cresting due to Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Florence and waters are rising 8-10 […]
read more
Pet Birth Defect Awareness Day – September 13th
Visually and hearing impaired doesn’t stop this dog from having one heck of a fun-filled life! He has two daddies who adore him, tons of fans and a pack of canines all his own. Learn about the Adventures of Chatopotomus on his very own Facebook page! WHAT ARE BIRTH DEFECTS? To a certain degree, […]
read more
Second-Chance Dogs
I was so excited to take Haiku out for his mid-day walk to find a small package waiting in the mailbox. It was my copy of the book you see here at the left, “Second-Chance Dogs: True Stories of the Dogs We Rescue and the Dogs Who Rescue Us,” compiled and edited by Callie Smith […]
read more
September 2018 is National Disaster Preparedness Month: The Time is NOW to Get Prepared!
Although Springtime is when I talk PET DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, September is given that distinction for the human species. Without people getting ready, reacting and working towards recovery, our pets would have little to no chance of surviving many natural disasters. That is why I hope to make an impact on you today talking about human […]
read more
Remembering My Best Friends & All That They Have Taught Me
August 28th is Rainbow Bridge & Pet Remembrance Day. I recall so well the first event of this kind that I attended 24 years ago, just shortly after my beautiful lab Sunny went on to her next chapter in her journey through this universe. Tears streaming down my face with a candle in hand, I […]
read more
Taking the ‘Pet’ Out of ‘Petrified’ – Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian”
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian,” has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them. He was the resident veterinary contributor on “Good Morning America” for 17 years, is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the American Humane Association as well as its Chief Veterinary Correspondent, […]
read more
Black Furred Pets
In Western cultures, black cats are sometimes associated with bad luck, disease and witchcraft. Over the centuries, this sadly has not only led to the mass killing of black cats, but also the witches who care for them. Cross the ocean and things are quite different. In Ancient Egypt, cats were deified – considered gods […]
read more
Healthy Pets, Healthy Peeps
I’ve said it before and most assuredly, I’ll say it again, and again, and again…Studies are verifying, but those of us who spend our lives with animals already know, that the bond between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners and hopefully to our furry, feathered, hooved, […]
read more
Pet First-Aid Kits & Classes
818-951-7962
WHY PET FIRST AID & SAFETY?
9 out of 10 dogs & cats WILL experience an emergency at some point in their lives.
25% more (AAHA) can be saved if first aid is administered BEFORE getting to veterinary help.
