Preparing for Spring and Summer Dangers
Each spring we see a changing in the flora and fauna around us. As local wildlife comes back into circulation and ventures into our yards, they bring danger in several…
A primer on spring pet preparation
It didn’t seem like it wanted to for a while, but spring has finally returned, and with that, a new ‘leash’ on life. So many changes happen in spring and,…
An ‘adoption day’ tradition
If you’ve been reading my column the last few years, you will have seen numerous references to Leia, our rescue French bulldog. It is coming up on her adoption day,…
Taking care of your pets’ teeth
Regardless, dental health is a large part of our pets’ well-being and can be a large part of the expense of owning pets. Most people think dental care involves brushing…
Throw some darts for D’Arcy’s ARC on April 15
One of the things I love about the pet community is the love we share for our animals. After children, there is nothing we can add to our lives that…
Proper breeding leads to loveable pups
There’s nothing sweeter and cuter than a puppy. Our social media feeds are certainly brightened up when people post cute pictures of puppies. We all love puppies. Everyone loves a…
The times they are a-changin’
Like most of our world, the pet industry is changing. Smaller businesses are being gobbled up by multinational corporations, and that might not always help improve the situation. Any business…
An ounce of prevention
The best part of my job is getting to meet so many amazing pet owners, and the pets they care for. Because we specialize in dealing with difficult issues, through…
Winter reminders for pet-owners
As we head into the deeper parts of the winter, I want to offer just a few reminders about safety with pets. Fences that are fine in summer get a…
Your pets are part of your family
I have to give another shout out to the wonderful people involved in animal rescues and those fostering and adopting at need animals. Too many animals outlive their human companions,…