“Mommy, her house smells bad.” A six year old blurted this out after visiting a friend’s house. Have you ever been embarrassed by the animal smell in your house? If so, you are not alone. According to a recent survey, 24% of Americans feel that pet smells are the most offensive odors within a home. …
Can Your Pet Give You Lyme?
Can your pet give you Lyme Disease? Well, the simple answer is No; however, the answer is not that simple. Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world, but it only causes symptoms in 5-10% of infected dogs. So how does this affect you? Your pet can carry these infected …
Irish Dog Breeds
Did you know that the Irish have produced some of the most curious, independent, and enthusiastic dogs in the world? Test your knowledge by checking out the list of top Irish Dog Breeds compiled by PET MD. Irish Setter Its distinctive and eye-catching deep red mahogany coat and full, silky hair makes the Irish Setter …
Unrestrained Pets Cause Danger
Last week I had stopped at a roadside stand to pick up some vegetables when I heard a woman yell. She had stopped to shop as well and when she went to put her bags in the car, she realized that her two small Shih Tzu puppies had jumped on the arm rest of the …
Achoo! Could Your Pet Have Allergies?
Achoo! Was that you dear? No, it was the dog. Just like people, dogs and cats can have reactions to certain allergens common in our environment. Allergens can be problematic when inhaled, ingested, or contact your pet’s skin. As his body tries to rid itself of these substances, a variety of skin, digestive, and respiratory …
January – National Walk Your Pet Month!
As we shovel out from the latest snow storm, it may be hard to believe that January is designated as National Walk Your Pet Month. If you could ask your dog, he would probably prefer a warmer month to celebrate walks. But be that as it may, January has indeed been designated and we have …
What Is Your Pet Really Saying?
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 Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
This week as we gather to celebrate the holidays, Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Thanksgiving: Festive foods Maintain your pet’s regular diet. Treats of turkey, ham, gravy, cookies, and other goodies …