Mourning pet owners are fighting back with major retailers over tainted jerky treats. Rita Desollar of Pekin, IL has become a one woman advocate concerning the potential dangers of chicken jerky animal treats from China, after the death of her beloved dog Heidi. The passing of the eight year old German shepherd came just five […]
What would be better than curing your cat or dog’s cancer? How about preventing it altogether? Prevention is our first line of defense against the horrible cancer disease. While there hasn’t been any studies or trials performed to prove you can prevent cancer in your pets, “common sense and clinical experience make a strong case for […]
Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) is somewhat rare, accounting for approximately 5% of all canine and feline tumors however is the most common form of bone tumor in either species. Forming primarily on the knee, hip, and shoulder bones, osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that may develop in any bone and can be aggressive, developing rapidly. In […]
If you’re headed to the beach, you’ll probably bring your sunscreen to avoid a nasty burn or developing skin cancer, but what about your pet? You might not give your loyal companion much thought because they are covered with hair, but you should be aware that skin cancer (or skin tumors) is far more common […]
While we are always cautious to keep our family and pets out of danger, we rarely think about the little things that may be slowly causing us great harm. One such threat is in our kitchen. In a recent article, DavidSuzuki.org talks about the hazards in your kitchen.. our favorite cleaning products. He asks you […]
If there wasn’t enough reason for you to stop smoking than just your health, how about your faithful pets’ health? The evidence of secondhand smoking causing cancer has been building for years, not just in humans but moreso in animals. Veterinarians have been doubling their efforts to warn pet owners about the dangers smoking can […]