The year 2020 has few bright spots. Getting to celebrate National Veterinary Technician week with the best group of Technicians is one of them. Back in the day I worked for a computer and general reference book publisher. We were working on the titles Dogs for Dummies & Cats for Dummies. I was able to […]
Do you like getting bit by mosquitoes? I don’t. Mosquitoes love me. Always have. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but they transmit disease to us and our pets. Over one-million deaths (in human) a year are attributed to mosquitoes worldwide. Most concerning to pet parents is heartworm disease. So why shouldn’t we stop mosquitoes […]
Pets are our companions, our family. The motto of Safe at Home works for humans but many of our four legged family members (if you believe the MEMEs) are stuck at home with us. During this time of COVID-19 life is different for all of us. COVID-19 presents new concerns for pet parents. Can we […]
Back in the day I worked for a computer and general reference book publisher. We were working on the titles Dogs for Dummies & Cats for Dummies. I was able to bring my Australian Cattle Dog, Brisbane into the office frequently as inspiration. One day I said to myself, ‘why can’t I just work with […]
It has been one heck of a winter and the spring like weather is a welcome change. Spring is also a reminder that we are coming into full-blown parasite season, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes put our pets at risk. Heartworm prevention is a crucial piece in the overall health of our pets. Mosquitos aren’t parasites, […]
As pet parents, we have a responsibility to not only care for our pet but do what we can for the greater pet population. I don’t mean in a financial way or adopting more pets than we can afford. Simply spaying or neutering your pet is one of the single greatest things we can do […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” says the Benjamin Franklin quote ; rings true today when it comes to pet dental care. Healthy teeth and gums are an essential part to your pets’ overall health. You invest in your pets’ happiness with family time, time to play and exercise, sweaters to […]
What the Heck is a Vet Tech? Today kick’s off National Veterinary Technician Week! Many pet parents I speak to don’t know veterinary technology is a profession or how their pet benefits from the specialized care these nursing professionals provide to their patients who dedicate themselves to their care. First celebrated in 1993, National Veterinary Technician […]