Lynn Bahr, DVM I write about a lot of topics on my blog, but I thought we could all use a quick and easy Top-10 list of the things all cats need to thrive. 1. Places to hide I created the Hide and Sneak for this exact purpose. Cats love to hide while keeping an eye on...
As all of our lives are being upended by the new “abnormal”, it feels imperative to look for a silver lining. Thankfully, for those of us with pets, social isolation is not isolation. Our animal companions provide us with love and comfort – the best way to...
Spring is coming and those reminder postcards from the vet’s office start piling up in the mail. It’s spring check up time. What should and shouldn’t you do for your animal companions? Just because you have a postcard stating your pet needs a long, laundry list of...
Your new puppy will learn his most vital skills through lots of appropriate socializing and positive training techniques. By Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Whole Dog Journal I don’t care what breed or mix of breeds you’re talking about, puppies are inarguably,...
“I think it’s a good idea to minimize pesticide exposure of any sort, not only because of what we know, but because of what we don’t know.” – Donald Weston, University of California-Berkley, February 2010 Contrary to what lawn care companies, veterinarians and...
Is there anyone out there who is the perfect pet owner? There are always things that can be done to improve the lives of our animal companions. Take time to reflect about the important role pets play in your family and consider the following resolutions: Sparky’s List...
