How do Fleas Hurt My Dog?
by Dr. Gail Marasse, Active Pet Health Before I list all the ways that these devilish insects can cause problems, let’s talk about what fleas actually are. They are parasites! Yes, by definition, a flea is a parasite because they live on (external parasite) or in (internal parasite) other creatures. And, it just so happens …
A Guide to Washing Your Dog
by Nikki Musko, owner of Nikki’s Collar Club Contrary to popular belief, washing your dog isn’t as simple as getting your dog wet, scrubbing some soap into their fur, rinsing the dog, and leaving it to dry. Bathing your dog is actually far more complicated than that. While there are some simple general rules for …
Look Out – Understanding your Pet’s Eyes
by Dr. Robert Zepeki, DVM CVCP, owner of Village Animal Group Your kitty and doggy Friends possess a remarkable stereoscopic vision. They inherited this ability from their hunting ancestors. Both species can see some color. Your doggy Friend has an eye very similar to our eye with one focal point on the back of the …
Dealing with Pet Loss
by Rae Mazzei, Clinical Health Psychologist, owner of Evolutions Behavioral Health Losing a pet can be devastating. Our animal friends provide us with so much during their short life. They give us companionship, emotional support, and even physical guidance. Everyone has a unique relationship with their pet. For some, the loss of a pet is …
Painting Pooches with Panache
by Sarah Flannery, Artist and owner of C4C Pet Portraits I may not be Picasso but I try my best and so far I have been lucky enough for customers to enthuse about my artwork…but having great material as reference to work from can make all the difference when you are a pet portrait artist! So, …
