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Believe it or not, hurricane season is once again upon us, and the 2020 season promises to be an active one. The National Weather Service is calling for 13-19 named storms this year, with 6-10 becoming hurricanes and 3-6 developing into major storms.
Veterinarians are often the first line of defense against disease and sickness in our pets. Below you’ll find Pet Junction’s list of top animal hospitals in the greater Fort Lauderdale area.
According to Dr. Blair, “The most common presenting complaint in my animal hospital was skin problems. From dry and flaky skin to full-blown bacterial infections with pustules, and the majority of these cases all had one predisposing factor or primary cause: dry skin.
He proceeded to pull up his pant leg to show me his sock, “I have to show you this, this is my dog, Buster!” He was wearing custom socks with his dogs’ picture on them.
Doggy Fun Fest 2019 was a great time had by all! There was something for everyone with this event.
As I pondered my next move, I had questions. “Who do you use for the cremation process?” “How do I know I’m really getting Meko’s ashes back?” “I can’t choose her urn?”
The day after Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas holiday season and millions of homes sport either real or faux trees – glittering towers of beauty that can pose a threat to your pets. Before you put the tree up, take a few moments to go over some safety precautions.
Many people don’t think about what do to with their pets after they have passed and usually are faced with that decision at the veterinary hospital.
A newly discovered chapter in the book of Genesis has provided the answer to the age-old question, “Where DO pets come from?”
It’s nearly September and the most active part of the hurricane season is HERE. As Dorian threatens the Florida coast, the time to prepare your pets … is NOW!
If you are currently feeding an over the counter brand, changing to a premium diet can make a big difference in your pets overall appearance and energy level. Look for increased brightness of the eyes, increased energy level, improved coat quality, and lower stool volume.
When we default into certain feelings we allow the animal to “get away” with certain behavior that is not serving the harmony of the household. If we continue to feel sorry for someone or stay hurt by something, we are not allowing them to be all that they can be.
“In the study, 44 first-year university students who self-identified as homesick were given a survey to measure levels of homesickness, satisfaction with life and connectedness with campus. Half of the students completed eight weeks of dog therapy, while the other half were informed that their sessions would begin in eight weeks’ time. Dog therapy included 45-minute weekly sessions involving small group interactions with the dogs and handlers, and engagement with other first-year students participating in the study.”
“Once I knew what I was looking for I went on the search. Unfortunately, at the time I couldn’t find any companies that offered digestive enzymes and prebiotics for pets but I found a company named Pet Medicine Chest that sold a variety of handmade herbal concoctions, vitamins and probiotics.”
Nearly all nutrients such as proteins, fats and carbohydrates contain phosphates, because of this a certain amount of phosphates is impossible to avoid, yet necessary for health. Even so, the phosphate level in an aquarium should never exceed 1.5%.
Dr. Dave Popple used to visit a large car lot after hours to let his Pomeranian dog Maxx run around while Dave checked out the cars. He mentioned this to a fellow student named Jody who lived nearby and she started joining him. “Maxx would be gone for 10 to 15 minutes and then run back to find me. This created an interesting rhythm for me and Jody to focus on getting to know each other,” Dave says.
Because New Year’s Resolutions (and doggy “Ruff-olutions”) are easier said than done, the Milk-Bone study also fetched the top five most effective ways for both humans and canines to actually stick with their new year’s goals — often by doing them together.
The healthy body is a living mass of energy that by dynamics, needs to continually regenerate.
“…The premise for this breakthrough is actually two-fold. The first is that cancer is NOT a genetic disease and secondly, cancer cells need glucose to survive…”
Tea tree oil reportedly has antimicrobial, anti-fungal and insecticidal properties. It can be applied to small skin wounds. To create a remedy for ear mites or ear infections, dissolve one to two drops in one ounce of mineral oil.
Plan how you will assemble your pets and anticipate where you will go. If you must evacuate, take your pets with you, if practical. If you go to a public shelter, keep in mind your pets may not be allowed inside.
We must all remember that dogs and cats are carnivores (meat eaters) and most commercial diets on the market are made up of cereal grains, corn, rice, wheat and oats which are difficult to digest. A simple solution towards correcting the situation is to start them on a species appropriate diet with all natural, unprocessed ingredients, however there may be a transition period.
…just about any pet food ingredient could be sourced from healthy animals and fresh vegetables or from diseased, rejected as human grade meats, poultry, fish and contaminated vegetables. Consumers are not provided ANY clarification in the quality of any specific pet food ingredient.
Dogs and cats can hear sounds from very far away and may come if they hear a comforting sound! Shaking a treat bag, opening a food can, or something else a pet knows means food can help, too!
Identify people who could step in to take short term care of your pets in the hours, days, or weeks after an emergency, or who would adopt your pets should you become incapacitated or pass away.
Pet overpopulation is nothing more than a persistent myth. According to a study by the Humane Society of the US, 17 million American families are looking for new pets each year and can be convinced to adopt from a shelter.
