If you consider your pets full-fledged members of your family, you’re in good company. According to one major poll, 95 percent of pet owners do. And that means it’s only natural that we want them to participate in our holiday celebrations too. But unlike the human members of your family, pets ... Read More ›
Healthy Pets
Healthy Pets
With Dr. Will Falconer
UPDATED:December 20, 2017
UPDATED:November 15, 2017
Beware of these Thanksgiving threats to your pet
Next week the holiday season will be kicking off with a bang. The focus will be on family, friends, football and FOOD next Thursday. But don’t forget about your furry family members this Thanksgiving. If your pet is a real party animal, he may be as excited as you are about all the activity and ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 22, 2017
6 healthy for YOU foods that can harm Fido and Fluffy
Eating well is usually straight-forward, even if it’s not always easy. For the most part, you know what foods are healthy, and what foods aren’t. But just because a food is healthy for you doesn’t make it healthy for your pets. Dogs and cats have very different dietary needs. And while there’s ... Read More ›
UPDATED:December 19, 2016
Help your furry friend have a happy healthy holiday
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas celebration today with your family and friends. But in all the excitement don’t forget your furry family members. Christmas can be a bit stressful for your pets. And hidden hazards, combined with a curious kitty or a snooping pooch, ... Read More ›
UPDATED:August 11, 2016
How breast cancer research in dogs is helping humans
Pink ribbons don’t just stand for breast cancer awareness for people. Now they’re for pups, too. Dogs with names like Mindy, Gretel, Abigail, Jasmine, Rose and, yes, even Toto. All are (or have been) canine breast-cancer patients at the University of Pennsylvania’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital. ... Read More ›
UPDATED:July 21, 2016
Keep your dog safe during summertime fun
Imagine getting dressed to go outside in the summer heat by putting on a fur coat, fuzzy boots and a hat. Unless you own a hairless terrier or a xoloitzcuintli (yes, there really is a breed of dog with that name!), that’s what your pup “wears” when you take him outside for some fun in the ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 30, 2016
Don’t forget your pets this Fourth of July!
We’re just a weekend away from the most dangerous time of the year for our pets – that’s right, the Fourth of July. And while your typical cat will usually just hide under a bed when the fireworks start, dogs can, and do, make a beeline out the door. In fact, more runaway pups are taken in by ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 29, 2016
5 signs your dog may have an eye problem
Who can resist a pup’s big brown eyes? Unfortunately, he can’t tell you when those eyes are giving him trouble or his vision isn’t as sharp as it should be. But there are ways you can tell if your dog is suffering from an eye problem or injury. Even something as simple as rubbing his face on ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 29, 2016
Ignoring your pet’s teeth could lead to cancer
Have you been putting off having your pet’s teeth cleaned? Maybe you’ve been too afraid of the anesthesia risk to get funky teeth pulled? If so, it’s time to do some risk/benefit analysis, because leaving bad teeth in may well be nudging your beloved towards the Big C. Cancer. The ... Read More ›
UPDATED:June 29, 2016
WARNING: Ice melt can harm your pet
Winter may have gotten off to a late start this year, but make no mistake about it – it’s here now. Lots of the country was blanketed in snow again this past week, and they’re predicting even more in the coming days. And that has many of us loading up on rock salt to keep our steps, driveways ... Read More ›
