We all want the best for our furry companions, and that includes providing them with treats and chews that they’ll love. One popular option that many pet owners turn to is rawhide. However, beneath its seemingly harmless exterior lies a range of potential dangers for your beloved pet. In this blog, we’ll delve into the…
Mid America Pet Food has voluntarily recalled one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, due to potential salmonella contamination. No human or pet illnesses have been reported to date. The food was made in the company’s Mount Pleasant facility in Texas and distributed to various retailers in the United States. The lot affected consists of 644 cases with lot…
This is the story of how Ruth Bader Ginsburg (AKA Ruthie, Retired Racer) came to live with me. I’ve owned six greyhounds since 1990. My last greyhound, George Karl (named after the great basketball player and coach) died from a brain tumor. I was distraught, lost and grieving. He was fine one day, and the next day…
If you have never heard of hot spots or acute moist dermatitis, you are lucky. This is a horrible problem with certain dog breeds. It usually affects dogs with thick, long coats like a golden retriever, St. Bernard or German shepherd. It can be caused by a number of fixable situations. Long-haired cats are also…
Before going over tick removal methods, it is prudent to say that dogs and cats should be on a tick preventative. Most of flea preventatives also have something that kills or repels ticks. Heartworm preventative for dogs also has some anti-tick ingredients. The best way to get rid of ticks is to never have them…
