In the service industry, it is common to have a policy in regards to how they handle canceled appointments/bookings. Pet sitters, dog walkers, dentists, and hairstylists are a few examples…
Do you know which items in your house could be potentially hazardous to your pets? While the following is not an all-inclusive list, it will give you a good idea…
Zoonotic diseases are those that can be passed between humans and animals. Some examples of zoonosis are rabies, ringworm, cat-scratch fever, rat-bite fever, salmonellosis, giardia, leptospirosis, and worms. Coronavirus can…
Scary Facts about Flea Medicine While it can be tempting to use commercial flea treatments, many of these are loaded with chemicals. They are so harmful in fact that the…
Originally written Feb. 2008, reposted June 2013 Pet waste is an environmental hazard It is a warm spring day and you decide to indulge yourself by taking a walk barefoot…
Vaccine duration: how long does immunity last? Recently I have had many inquiries on my website for the duration of vaccines & schedules. Rabies is valid for 3 years Specifically,…
Eco-friendly Pet Collars & Green Dog Leashes In a previous article, we spoke about the possible negative health effects of pet collars. In it, I recommend walking your dog by…
Are your Christmas decorations safe for your pet(s)? The decorations that make Christmas so festive can pose a danger to your pet. Besides ingesting or getting tangled in some decorations,…
No more annual rabies vaccination required Thanks to The Rabies Challenge Fund there have been many changes in state rabies laws across the country. The most recent being the State…
Originally published Jan. 2009, reposted Nov. 2012 If you're wondering what reverse sneezing is, what causes reverse sneezing, or how to stop your dog from reverse sneezing you have come…
San Diego Pet Food Bank As of Nov. 3, 2012 North County San Diego County has a pet food bank. It is located in Encinitas, CA at Rancho Coastal Humane…
Originally published April 2008, reposted Oct. 2012 10 Tips to reduce your dog and cats carbon paw print 1. Use natural cleaning products: Many conventional cleaning products contain chemicals that…