Archive for the 'Animal Center' Category

Dog Ticks - How To Spot Them and What To Do

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Ticks on a dog (or any animal or human) can be a serious
problem. These wingless parasites are not insects, but are
actually related to mites and spiders. Many people are suprised
to learn that there are over 850 tick species, about 100 of
which are capable of transmitting potentially serious diseases.
The tick’s sole mission is to wait for […]

Extra Baggage

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

We all packed on a few extra pounds during the holidays and now it is the time to shed that extra luggage the way a German Shepherd shed’s it’s coat in the summer. We all know that our Country is suffering from an obesity epidemic. And Somehow this epidemic is even affecting our pets also.
In […]

Summer Poses Threat to Your Pet’s Safety

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Many people own pets for companionship, protection, child training, etc. With pet ownership, comes a great deal of responsibility to care, feed, shelter and groom our four-legged friends. As we anticipate rising temperatures in the summer months, we need to be reminded that when the temperatures increase, the need to take additional precautions […]