Valentine's Day -- a time to think about your heart and the heart of someone you love. Where do you find more love than in the heart of your pet? Yes, we have husbands, wives, family and friends, but there's no substitute for that happy thump-thump-thump of a wagging tail,...
(1) Comments | Posted February 5, 2012 | 7:15 AM
Global warming may exist, but winter is still upon us, and our pets can feel the chill.
A pet on the lap is a simple and wonderful way to lower heating bills, but what can we do to reduce their risk of illness from the tolls of winter?
Even if...
(14) Comments | Posted May 28, 2011 | 4:13 AM
Our pets are precious to us. We want them to live forever, but we are distressed to see their troubling signs of aging.
A decade ago, when my dog Tundra was eleven years old, I felt she might be nearing the end. Because she looked like a German shepherd...
(103) Comments | Posted April 28, 2011 | 8:36 AM
They had not seen Jewel run in a couple of years. "She's just getting old," was the general consensus.
This often serves as a conclusive diagnosis when it is really just an assessment of time spent since birth. Luckily in Jewel's case,...
(16) Comments | Posted April 7, 2011 | 8:18 AM
The third needle went into the massive striped neck smoothly. I was silently elated. This had never been done before. Applying the ancient art of acupuncture to zebras was not at the top of the list in veterinary protocol. Nevertheless, the zoo veterinarian had called me here to help treat...
(4) Comments | Posted February 11, 2012 | 10:15 AM