by Carrie Watko | Oct 23, 2013 | Wagging Tales
Before you treat your lawn with weed-killer or fertilizer, remember that pets roll in your grass, nibble on it, walk on it and, afterward, lick their paws. Exposure to toxic lawn chemicals may be symptom-less until a dog develops cancer later in life. And organic...
by Carrie Watko | Jul 8, 2013 | Articles
Dogs that lead social lives are exposed to various viruses, bacteria’s and parasites more frequently than their counterparts that lounge at home in solitude. This includes going to the dog parks, dog daycare, boarding facilities, puppy socials, training classes—even...
by Carrie Watko | Jul 8, 2013 | Articles
Upper respiratory infections (“colds”) are the most common cat disease. In fact, the feline distemper vaccine protects for the most common and widely recognized forms, although there are new viruses and bacterial infections being evolved constantly. As a cat owner you...
by Carrie Watko | Jul 8, 2013 | Articles
Grooming is an extremely important, but much-misunderstood art and science. A professional groomer would like you to understand more about this service that can improve your dog’s health, appearance and social acceptance. The following questions are the most...
by Carrie Watko | Jul 8, 2013 | Articles
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), commonly called “bloat” (also sometimes referred to as a gastric torsion), is a life-threatening emergency that commonly affects dogs. It occurs primarily in large, deep-chested breeds. GDV occurs without warning and is very...
