Pets
Puppy Series – Socialization
Socialize: to make social; especially : to fit or train for a social environment. It’s a great big world out there, full of sights, sounds, and people and animals of all shapes and sizes. Even the most easy going dog may have difficulty when confronted with something new and unusual. Ideally, our puppies will […]
Optimal Nutrition: Thinking Outside the Bag
Many well-intentioned pet owners assume that their beloved pets are receiving adequate nutrition in the bags and cans of food they buy at the store. Recent pet-food recalls have caused a lot of people to realize a closer look needs to be had at what exactly is put into dog and cat food. But how […]
Puppy Series – Choosing the Right Dog
My family and I will be welcoming a new addition to our home next week; a puppy! It has been almost nine years since I’ve had a puppy, so I’ve been busy refreshing my memory on all that comes along with raising one. As we experience life with our new pup, I will be posting […]
Lucky Clover
It was the summer after I graduated from high school. My best-friend, Christina, and I were making our way to my house one afternoon, and driving down the two-lane highway in our little town we spotted three kittens dart across the road. We pulled over and found the three little fur-balls hiding in some bushes, […]
Kennel Cough and Feline Upper Respiratory Infection: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re considering adopting a dog or cat from the shelter, boarding your pet, or maybe you’ve found a little kitten and you’ve decided to keep it, you do need some basic information regarding the respiratory illnesses that commonly infect cats and dogs. Kennel Cough is a highly contagious disease in dogs. It is […]
Just For Fun: Alpacas
My family and I recently spent several days on San Juan Island, and while exploring the island we drove past Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm (www.krystalacres.com). The cuteness emanating from the alpacas was like a tractor beam pulling me in, it couldn’t be resisted, we had to stop for a closer look. Alpacas taking a rest […]
Trim those claws
If you’ve never giving your pet a nail trim before, it may seem like a daunting task. But with a little practice and the right equipment, it can be an easy way to save you some money on vet/groomer bills. Keeping an eye on your pet’s nails is important to make sure that they don’t […]
Guinea Pigs
I had many different pets while growing up: mice, hamsters, a rabbit, cats, dogs, birds, the occasional blue-bellied lizard that I caught myself. I almost had a pet raccoon, but the owner decided against re-homing him (probably a good thing). As a veterinary technician, I would see the occasional guinea pig when they were brought […]