Pet poisons are a subject we all want to know more about, so when Steve Dale got together with Dr Justine Lee from the Pet Poison Helpline in this video, I knew it would help readers make good choices for their pets. True to form, Steve offered more than expected, with a surprising cooking tip…
Category Archives: Pet Health
Fleas and Ticks and Mosquitoes, Oh My!
Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes all see our dogs as one fantastic picnic basket filled with all their favorites, even as a great furry place to lay eggs after dessert. Prevention is key to keeping your dog healthy. I don’t think we can hear enough reminders on how to protect our pets, especially given all the, um,…
AAHA Vet Clinics, Wellness Exams, Have Your Pets Seen the Vet?
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited vet clinics were introduced here in January for the excellence in vet care provided. Steve Dale, broadcaster, Certified Animal Behaviorist, award-winning author, and syndicated columnist for Tribune media has visited many of these great facilities over the past year, giving us an inside look at the kind of new…
Heartworm Prevention Being Served at a Veterinarian Near You
Heartworm prevention time is quickly approaching, don’t let the cold temperatures lull you into a false sense of safety! I know some people keep dogs on heartworm prevention meds year-round — and many veterinarians recommend this. Because climate change is warming winter, and mosquitoes season starts earlier and stays later each year, timing is getting too…
Killer Virus in Kittens, New Hope for FIP?
A killer virus is attacking kittens and cats, feline infectious peritonitis, and it’s difficult to diagnose. There are really no signs you can look for that might warn you of a serious problem at the onset. The virus occurs when a cat is infected with the virulent form of feline coronavirus and it mutates in…
Canine Heart Health, There’s An App for That!
March marks Canine Heart Health Month, a great awareness campaign complete with tools that will help you detect possible heart disease in your dog. And there’s an app for that! The Resting Respiratory Rate (RRR) app measures your dog’s respiration rate over time and uploads the information directly to your vet. If your dog has…
