Is your pet itching and scratching? Is your pet’s coat dry? Many people commonly give their pets peanut butter because it is a food that they personally enjoy and want to share it with their beloved pet. There really is no upside to doing this and we can’t emphasize enough the downsides. Peanut butter contains mold which can fuel yeast growth in people and pets. Where do problems typically...

Pet travel in the United States is on the increase, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. 29.1 million U.S. adults say that they have traveled with a pet on a trip of 50 miles or more in the past three years, and pet travel increases in the summer months when more families travel. Here are some tips to get you prepared: Things to bring with you: Benadryl : very effective in combating...

Pet Odors–Important Warning Signs Pets need occassional baths to clean up odors and good dental hygiene can do wonders too. But, for the most part, pets should feel and smell nice. You should be able to hold them, hug them and love them without feeling like you are going to pass out from the smell. Peculiar pet odors are generally a sign that something is “off” and as your pet’s best advocate,...

Treatment Alternatives For Cats and Dogs With Cancer Conventional Veterinary Perspective Cancer is a disease process in which healthy cells stop functioning properly and abnormal cells begin growing at an out of control rate. Normal cells grow, divide and die in an orderly fashion. Cancer cells grow and divide and instead of dying, outlive normal cells and continue to form new abnormal cells. Some...

Preventing Heartworm Infection in Dogs Your options: Ivermectin-based Products: Heartgard, Heartgard Plus, Iverhart Plus, Iverhart Max, Tri-Heart Plus Milbemycin-based Products: Interceptor, Sentinel Selamectin-based Products: Revolution Moxidectin-based Products: Advantage Multi, Proheart6 Heartworm preventive medications are used to periodically kill larval heartworms that have managed...

Save on Pet Care Let’s not kid ourselves: Things are tight, and people are learning to make do with less. That’s the bad news. The good news: You don’t have to shortchange your pets to save money. By focusing on prevention, smart buys and sharing, you can slash what you spend on your pets. Some tips: Vaccinations are no longer recommended annually for most dogs and cats, but...