Dogs and cats give us very clear signals about their moods and attitudes. For those of us who interact with them frequently, it’s important to recognize and understand these signals.
Several websites give us excellent graphics to get us started. Below are some of my favorites.
I wish there was one place where everyone looked for lost or found pets. It would make it easier to reunite pets with their people. Unfortunately, there isn’t just one spot where we gather, so we have to scatter information in many places.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), sometimes called Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is a term that actually refers to several diseases that cause chronic intestinal problems. The lining of the intestines becomes inflamed due to an overactive immune system and overgrowth of intestinal bacteria, which causes the body to no longer properly digest foods . . . → Read More: For Whom the Bowels Toll (Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Dogs & Cats)
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), also called Chronic Renal Insufficiency (CRI), is a serious, terminal condition so it’s important that dogs and cats with CRF have their health managed by a veterinarian. It’s critical for people to know how this condition progresses so they can reduce their pet’s end-of-life suffering.
It’s that time a year again – we see a lot of red, white, and blue and we see tons of scared dogs and cats. My neighborhood is already experiencing loud noises and little bright explosions that terrify local dogs and cats.
This is also the time of year when animal shelters get the most . . . → Read More: Red, Fright, and Blue