Trimming dogs’ and cats’ coats can help us deal with many issues, but shaving them removes the insulation they need to stay cool in summer and warm in winter.
With a stretch of record-high temperatures coming our way, it’s time I share a few of my tips for keeping companion animals comfortable. I have tons of weather-related tips, so I suspect I’ll be writing a series of posts with hot weather tips. Here are a few to get us started…
There are many different causes and treatments for each heart condition that affects dogs and cats.
Canine heart
In dogs, the most often seen forms of heart disease are valve malformations (dysplasias), valve narrowing (stenosis), abnormal openings between the heart chambers (septal defects), a blood vessel not fully forming during development (patent ductus arteriosus), . . . → Read More: The Broken Hearts Club (Heart Disease In Dogs & Cats)
One of the unique hurdles faced by multi-pet families is identifying which of the animals is the source of abnormal urine or fecal issues. Obviously we need to identify which of our animals is having the problems so we know who needs to visit the veterinarian. It’s vital to get the culprit to the . . . → Read More: Who Done It (Identifying Culprits In Multi-Pet Households)
On March 28th the 8th Annual Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt will happen at The RAC, (Regional Athletic Center of Lacey)Â .
Join us in giving canine buddies for a fun-filled day with the focus all on them. All proceeds go to three local charities: Concern for Animals, Feline Friends, and Thurston County Sheriff . . . → Read More: 8th Annual Dog-Gone Easter Egg Hunt (March 28, 2015)