Have you ever looked at your cat or dog and thought, “What are they thinking?” Well, you’re not alone. Dr. Carlo Siracusa, Director, Animal Behavior Service at Ryan Veterinary Hospital, realizes that humans, dogs, and cats are species with enormously different communicative skills. In other words, cats understand cats, dogs understand dogs, and humans understand …
Pet Insurance – Have You Considered it?
Health insurance has been in the news recently, but has it ever occurred to you to purchase a policy for your furry family members? Veterinary medicine has come a long way in the past couple of decades and because of these medical advances, veterinarians can perform many procedures that were previously unheard of. Although these …
Penn Vet in the News!
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine or Penn Vet is making revolutionary strides in the fight against canine cancer. Penn Vet Assistant Professor Dr. Nicola Mason, VBetMed, PhD, DACVIM, who has studied cancer and immunotherapy for more than 15 years, has found a marked similarity in tumors between dogs and humans. Sixty percent …
3 New Year’s Eve Pet Safety Tips!
New Year’s Eve is a time for joyful celebration, but it may be frightful to your pets. Be sure to follow these tips to keep your pets safe as you count down to 2015: 1. Keep Pets Indoors: Many animals have a fear of loud noises which can cause them to jump fences or dig …
Keep Your Pet Safe in Cold Weather!
Meteorologists are predicting an active winter this year with approximately 25-40 inches of snow expected. It is important to take extra care to ensure that your companion animals are comfortable and healthy throughout the winter season. Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips: * When …
Holiday Pet Safety
As we get ready to celebrate the holidays this season, be sure to take precautions so that your four-legged family members are safe. Try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible; this stability helps your pet to feel safe and secure. Following these common sense tips …
Santa Pet Photos in Wayne, PA
It is not too late to put professional photos in your Christmas card this year. No appointment necessary and only a $10 sitting fee! All images are delivered to you on Snapfish.com, so you can view or print right from your computer. Proceeds this year are going to Mainline Deputy Dog, a non-profit organization dedicated …
Safe Paw – Do You Have Enough?
Did you know that not all ice melters are created alike? With winter weather upon us, it’s time to think about snow and ice removal. Most of us will think nothing of sprinkling a little rock salt on our sidewalks and driveways, but did you know that rock salt can damage your hardscapes or injure …