There is always a lot of cooking and baking on Thanksgiving Day. Before you cave in and give your dog a treat here are some Thanksgiving Day Pet Food Warnings.

Top Thanksgiving Day Pet Food Warnings:

• Turkey skin is high in fat and can be hard for your dog to digest. Feeding your dog food that has a high in fat content can lead to pancreatitis. Common symptoms of pancreatitis are lethargy, abdominal pain and vomiting.
• Cooked ham and turkey bones can be very hazardous for your dog. Many times bones splinter in the digestive track. Dispose of all bones and be sure to keep your dog away from the trash can. Thanksgiving day pet food warnings. 

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Does it drive you just a little insane when you see your dog scratching himself over and over again? We completely understand.  It can be unnerving. Sometimes you just want to scream “Stop it!” Am I right? Dogs scratch just like us humans do and for a variety of reasons.  Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy to figure out exactly why a dog is scratching himself.  There might be something you can do about dog scratching but first, you have to figure out what’s going on.

Why is my dog scratching? 

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Have you ever considered running with your dog?  Well, you just might want to.  Now more than ever, man’s best friend is hitting the pavement or trails with their favorite human.  Why?  Many people run with dogs because they need to lose weight and quite frankly, so do their dogs.  On the other hand, other people just want the company and accountability of a running partner that won’t cancel on them.  Then there are the people who run at night that feel they could use the sense of security that a running canine companion provides them with.  Running with your dog gives you a willing partner at your disposal but before you lace up your dog’s sneakers, there’s something you need to consider.

Running with your dog: They may be willing but are they able?

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We all suffer from a runny nose from time to time – some of us more than others, no doubt but why does my cat have a runny nose? Well your cat is no exception.  He has a nose that is not much unlike yours.  While it’s completely normal for your cat to have a runny nose, it should not be a chronic condition.  If the runny nose does become chronic or severe, you definitely need to get your kitty checked out.

Symptoms

Other than the nose producing nasal discharge, aka the runny nose, your cat may experience some other symptoms.  Your cat’s eyes may become enflamed, he may be taking in and letting out less air through his nasal passages and you may notice he has dried up discharge on his facial hair or even his front limbs.  Additionally, cats with nasal discharge may also have diseased teeth, polyps and or swelling of the face. [Read more…]

Is pet acupuncture a good alternative for your ailing pet? For over two thousand years, Acupuncture has been used to bring relief to many people.  This healing art was has been proven to help with many human ailments.  Many swear by it, others live by it. Now, more and more Veterinarians are implementing pet acupuncture in addition to or in lieu of conventional medicine.  Veterinarians are taking training and becoming certified to utilize Pet Acupuncture and it is proving to be an amazing alternative treatment.

What is Pet Acupuncture?

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