The holidays are here, and many of us are spreading good cheer with plenty of food and mistletoe, too! We also love to include our dogs and holiday celebrations, awesome even dressing up our dogs and allowing them to run freely during holiday parties. However, there are talks of Christmas foods and plans for dogs [...]
Did you know that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month? It is diabetes month for people, but it is also for pets. The truth is that both humans and animals alike can have diabetes. The good news is that it doesn’t mean that quality of life must suffer. In this blog, we’ll discuss everything you [...]
Will your cat be anxiety-stricken when you jet off on your post-COVID-19 vacation? You may think that your upcoming travel plans won’t affect your cat, but it’s actually quite common for cats to get separation anxiety. Learn to recognize the signs of cat anxiety and follow our tips to help your cat cope while you’re [...]
When was the last time you thought about poison prevention for your pet? If it hasn’t crossed your mind, then now is the perfect time to learn about the poison hazards that exist for pets living in your Georgia home. From indoor and outdoor poison hazards to the contents of a pet poisoning emergency kit, [...]
When it comes to winter weather, most dogs love a romp in the snow. It’s good exercise and it’s fun for most any pet. Whether the sun is shining or not, too much time out in cold weather could put your pet’s health--even their life--in danger. There are many things to do--and not to do, [...]
Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) is a healing technique for dogs, cats, and other animals that re-establishes healthy communication in the nervous system as part of treatment for a variety of diseases and injuries. When a family pet suffers an injury or has a degenerative health condition, pain can change the animal’s quality of life [...]
According to WebMD, several years ago, Lynette Ackman of Chicago began making food at home for her five rescue cats. She had tried kibble and canned food to treat one’s inflammatory bowel disease and another’s diabetes, but it wasn’t until she adopted a raw diet of rabbit and fowl that their health dramatically improved, she [...]
Isn’t there something fulfilling about watching your cat hop around, pupils dilated, paws flailing, maybe drooling slightly – as you withhold the treat for just a moment longer? It’s those moments of anticipation that make giving treats to my cat so much fun. If you love sharing treats with your cat as much as I [...]
Cats with a little extra “fluff” to them are far from rare in our culture. Nearly everyone is familiar with the expression “fat cats” and even the beloved Garfield had a love of lasagna and being lazy. Although the thought of a cat a little on the heavier side can be endearing or even novelty [...]
It is time to celebrate our black cats and kittens! August 17th is National Black Cat appreciation day. Black cats have gotten quite a reputation over the years. Whether a symbol of bad luck, omens, misfortune, or even witchcraft, it is time we give black cats a new reputation. The history of this day comes [...]
