by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Cats, Newsletter Library
The flu doesn’t just affect people. Your cat can develop the viral infection, too. Although most cats recover fully from a bout of the flu, it can be particularly hard on young, old and immune-compromised cats. Take a look at a few symptoms that can occur if...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
Could Your Senior Dog Have Dementia? Dogs and people share many things in common, including the tendency to develop dementia as they age. If your dog has dementia, you’ll notice a few key behavioral changes. Common Signs of Dementia Canine cognitive dysfunction...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Pet Dangers
The effects of secondhand smoke on people are well-documented. Exposure to tobacco smoke causes a variety of serious health problems, including stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not surprisingly,...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Behavior & Training, Newsletter Library
Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack? Have you noticed more and more dogs wearing backpacks lately? More than just a fashion statement, backpacks offer the perfect place to stow water for a long walk and give working breeds a sense of purpose. Although backpacks can be a...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Behavior & Training, Newsletter Library
Does your pet dislike visiting the vet? These tips may make visits less stressful. Does your normally docile, friendly pet turn into the Tasmanian Devil the moment you pull into the veterinarian’s parking lot? It’s not unusual for pets to feel a little...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Service dogs help thousands of disabled Americans become more independent. The first service dogs guided visually impaired people, but today, the dogs assist people who have a variety of disabilities, ranging from hearing loss to seizures to cerebral palsy. Before a...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
Do You Know Why Your Dog Snores? Does your dog treat you to a symphony of snoring every night? Although snoring is often harmless, it can be a sign of a health problem in some cases. Understanding the reasons your dog may snore can help you decide if it’s time...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
World Rabies Day Is the Perfect Time to Vaccinate Your Pet Is your pet’s rabies vaccination current? The vaccine offers a simple, effective way to protect your pet from the deadly disease. Although the number of rabies cases in the U.S. has declined, thanks to...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
6 Tips to Help You Learn How to Train Your Pet If you’ve ever tried to teach your pet a command or trick, you know that training isn’t always as easy as the on YouTube videos make it look. These six tips just may make the training process less stressful...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library, Uncategorized
People and pets routinely died from infections before penicillin, the first antibiotic, was introduced in the first half of the 20th century. Today, veterinarians use antibiotics to treat many types of bacterial infections, including skin, respiratory and...
