This week we are mentioning all the potential hazards to your pets during the summer months. When the weather heats up, the critters come out! Be careful of snakes in your yard. Your pet will be curious about movement that occurs. Here is some info your furkid if bitten. Symptoms of a Snake Bite On…
WHAT IS IT? Canine influenza virus (CIV) causes respiratory symptoms similar to those experienced by humans with the flu, including coughing, sneezing, lethargy, fever, and discharge from the nose and eyes. There are two known influenza virus types that can infect and spread between dogs in the United States. IS THERE A VACCINE FOR CANINE…
As you roll out the barbeque and fireworks, don’t forget your pet’s safety! July 5th is one of the busiest days for shelters across the country with a 30% increase in lost pets because many spooked pets flee their homes amidst explosions and smoke. This video rounds up some of the best 4th of July…
A tiny Chihuahua crossing a snowy driveway was quickly pulled from danger’s way by a bigger dog when a car started to back up. Source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/t/protective-pup-narrowly-saves-small-dog-from-car-backing-up/vp-BBVSsBk
A White Coat Waste Project investigation has exposed that a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) laboratory in Maryland breeds up to 100 kittens a year, feeds the 2-month-old kittens parasite-infected raw meat, collects their feces for 2 weeks, and then kills and incinerates the kittens even though they’re healthy and adoptable. The USDA is even…
We are thankful. Like Charley here, who was rescued by one of our dear friends after hurricane Irma left him wandering homeless and hungry. Thanks to his microchip his original family was eventually found, but they’d relocated to another state and could no longer care for him. We’re grateful we could help Charley and other…
Late yesterday afternoon, (Friday) after being refused treatment at another clinic (it was Friday after all and there was no money in it, only hours and hours of worry and care). Dr Zuercher accepted to treat these emergency patients. This is typically in character for Dr Zuercher and is entirely consistent with our…