I believe that everyone has the capacity to have a positive impact in their community. It may be as simple as offering a meal to someone who is hungry, teaching someone a new skill, or solving a problem that has perplexed society. I believe that your pet can be socially responsible as well.

Did you know that over 80 percent of all pets over eight years of age have at least one unrecognized disease by their owners?

Recognizing early changes in your pet's stool quality will allow you to detect and address a problem early, which increases the likelihood of a successful outcome.

If you notice that your pet is drinking more water, urinating more frequently, eating well but losing weight, please take your pet to your veterinarian as soon as possible. A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus may be the reason for your pet's ill health.

Given the recent numerous recalls of contaminated pet foods and treats, I would strongly recommend that you err on the side of caution and not let your pet eat treats offered by strangers.

Indoor cats are not disease-free. Just like in humans, cats can get sick for a number of reasons. Infectious diseases are dramatically reduced if you keep your pet inside but not eliminated completely.

Do you know what you're feeding your pet? I would like to teach you how to read the product name of a pet food label. It sounds simplistic, but you may be surprised by what you're about to learn.