A study by researchers finds that children with autism exhibit more positive behaviors after a pet is brought to live in the household. The results of the study show that after introducing a pet into the home, there is greater development of social skills. These children with autism scored higher in two key categories after […]
Approximately 80 percent of dogs over the age of three have some form of oral disease, typically gum disease.1 Similar to humans, plaque buildup on your pet’s teeth can lead to gum disease, which in turn can lead to heart disease. Small breeds are more prone to gum disease because they have a lot of […]
Vaccination Recommendations for Older Dogs: Puppy vaccinations are very important, but even mature dogs have a lot of valuable protection to gain from routine vaccinations. Common and serious diseases such as rabies and distemper need to be prevented. After a puppy’s initial round of vaccinations up to 16 weeks of age, the traditional immunization-visit interval […]
Summer is coming and school will soon be out. With warm weather and no school, people are now more apt to travel. Many pet owners will want to take their beloved furry friends along with them. However, just as with anything involving pets, there are steps one should take when it comes to pet travel. […]
We have identified a local case of canine distemper. Canine distemper is a highly contagious viral disease that affects dogs worldwide. It is caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV), which belongs to the Morbillivirus genus. This virus primarily targets the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of infected animals, leading to a wide range of […]
