Posted by Pets Best on 1/27/2010 in General Articles
With so many pet insurance companies out there today, it’s a wonder that anyone knows who to trust. In your role within a veterinary hospital, clients trust you when it comes to mending, treating and taking care of their pets.
Posted by Pets Best on 10/17/2008 in General Articles
Caring for a pet can be an expensive but necessary venture. The cost of pet ownership is soaring through the roof, and even a simple trip to the vet can set you back several hundred dollars.
Owning a dog is a big responsibility, and having to train your dog to stay outside can be difficult at times. Many people decide to invest in invisible fencing, thinking that this is the best solution to keeping their dog contained.
Dogs provide us with companionship, love, loyalty, and friendship – but having a dog could also save your life. It is easy to underestimate your dog, but when danger strikes, it may be your dog that comes to the rescue and helps to keep you safe.
Many animals have jobs; some serve a vital role for those in need, and others are just purely for our entertainment. However, most of us have never really considered that animals may have better jobs
Designer dogs have become the new trend both in and outside of Hollywood. Since their arrival on shows like Good Morning America and The Today Show, these pets have become the hottest thing around
Posted by Amy Shojai on 4/30/2008 in General Articles
On-the-go dogs delight in outdoor adventures, but too often they sniff out pesky bugs that prove aggravating or even dangerous. Recently, my happy-go-lucky German shepherd pup Magic morphed into a miserable crybaby, courtesy of something that bit or stung. His eyes swelled shut, his muzzle inflated, and hives made fur stand off his body in an itchy checkerboard pattern that prompted nonstop scratching.
Posted by Kim Campbell Thornton on 3/6/2008 in General Articles
Concerned about the negative side effects of medication and the invasiveness and pain from surgery, more pet owners are seeking therapies that go beyond conventional veterinary medicine to help their cats and dogs. They want to combine the best of traditional veterinary medicine with complementary and alternative therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicine, massage – and more – to provide their pets with the best possible quality of life.
Posted by Pets Best on 3/6/2008 in General Articles
Yes, it’s true. Most of our dogs eat better than we do! With the recent buzz about cooking for your pets, we wanted to share with you a fabulous find written by a pet expert we trust with our dogs and cats.
Posted by Kim Campbell Thornton on 2/6/2008 in General Articles
When was the last time you brushed your dog or cat’s teeth? Can’t remember? Counting on dry kibble and a daily hard biscuit to keep his teeth clean and breath sweet? Don’t.
Posted by Kim Campbell Thornton on 10/16/2007 in General Articles
Managing pain in pets has always been a challenge because they can’t say where or how much they hurt. Up until 10 or 15 years ago, little was known about how animals experienced pain, and few drugs were available that could help. Of course, pets have always received anesthesia for surgeries, but beyond that not much was done about recognizing or treating any pain they might be feeling.
Posted by Audrey Pavia on 10/10/2007 in General Articles
At first glance, they seem innocent enough. After all, they are just seedpods looking for a place to lay down their roots. But beyond that innocent exterior lurks a menace that can easily wreak havoc with your dog’s health.
We aren’t talking about some alien life form here, but rather, a very earthly phenomenon known as the foxtail. Found all over the United States at various times of the year, these plant parts are the bane of dog owners everywhere.
Posted by Kim Campbell Thornton on 8/8/2007 in General Articles
Summertime brings fun in the sun, but it also signals potential dangers such as heatstroke, sunburn, insect stings and water hazards to dogs and cats. To ensure a safe, adventure-filled summer for your pet, we offer several ways to recognize, treat and prevent problems.
Posted by Pets Best on 8/8/2007 in General Articles
For the last few weeks, the attention of pet owners has been turned to what’s in our cupboards and pantries as news of additional recalls of dog and cat food as well as treats continues.
Posted by Shannon Steffen on 8/8/2007 in General Articles
You want to leave on vacation, but what about Fido? For some, boarding kennels are a perfect solution for their pets to receive the care they need, but for others, they want their pet to receive more personalized care during their absence. For them, there is no better option than a pet sitter.
Posted by Pets Best on 4/9/2007 in General Articles
With so many pet owners concerned for the health of their pets because of the recent pet food recalls, we thought we’d take a moment to share with you the benefits of our BestWellnessTM coverage.
Posted by Pets Best on 3/21/2007 in General Articles
This week, we have been receiving many calls regarding the pet food recall, and one of the primary questions we have heard is, "How do I switch foods without causing stomach upset?"
Posted by Pets Best on 2/9/2007 in General Articles
With the cold winter nights and short days, winter's hold is still apparent, not just for us, but for our pets, too. More than just inconvenient, outdoor winters for our four-legged friends can be more than just
Posted by Pets Best on 4/7/2006 in General Articles
Companion animals have evolved over the last hundred years into a huge component of the human household and in many cases are considered a family member. Over half a million households in
Posted by Pets Best on 2/16/2006 in General Articles
Before adopting or purchasing a new pet, make sure you and your families are prepared. Pets take a lot of time and work, they need daily exercise, routine feedings, create clean up duties and most
Natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires and floods have a reputation for catching people unprepared, costing lots of money, destroying lives, plus injuring and even killing a huge number of companion pets.
Pet ownership offers many rewards, one of which is participating in healthy physical fitness activities with your pet. One of the most common activities owners participate in with there pet is
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