Not all pet owners are the same. Some just have an animal living inside of, or very near their home. Then there are pet owners who treat their animal buddy like a human member of the family. People with dependents (e.g., minor children, disabled children, spouse) oftentimes plan to provide for their dependents in the…
From an early age, we are taught to take care of our teeth because poor dental care can affect our overall health. But, did you know that good oral hygiene and dental care is just as important for your pet? Just like the mouth of humans, your pet’s mouth is full of bacteria and if…
No es un secreto que amamos a nuestros perros. La mayoría de nosotros no podemos imaginar vivir sin ellos, como nos dan amor y compañía incondicionales. Ellos también nos sirven y nos protegen. Y para los discapacitados, los perros de servicio entrenados son invaluables. Para mostrar aprecio y concientizar al increíble servicio que los animales…
It’s no secret we love our dogs. Most of us can’t imagine living without them since they provide unconditional love and companionship. They also serve and protect us. And for the disabled, trained service dogs are invaluable. To show appreciation and bring awareness to the amazing work service animals play in the lives of millions…
Por Laura Kujubu Las posibilidades son bastante bajas. Sólo alrededor de 300 casos de mordedura de serpiente cascabel en California se reportan cada año, de acuerdo con el Sistema de Control de Envenenamientos de California (CPCS como sus siglas en inglés). Sin embargo, con las intensas lluvias a principios de este año y el clima…
For many pet lovers, losing a furry friend can almost be as devastating as a death in the family. And according to the American Humane Association, nearly 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the United States every year. Even worse, less than 23 percent are reunited with their owners. Pet owners…
Por Laura Kujubu • 20 de junio de 2018 Comprar medicamentos recetados en línea para usted puede ser riesgoso. Esto también aplica al pedir medicamentos para mascotas en una farmacia vía internet. La Administración de Alimentos y Fármacos (FDA como sus siglas en inglés) de los EE. UU. advierte a los dueños de mascotas que…
The chances are fairly low. Only about 300 cases of rattlesnake bites in California are reported each year, according to the California Poison Control System (CPCS). However, with the prolific rainfall earlier this year and the warm weather now upon us, we can expect a substantial jump in the number of rattlesnakes in the state.…
The calendar may not say summer yet, but the heat is on. For our four-legged friends, warm days can spell trouble in the form of heat stroke and heat-related injury. Dr. Beth Parvin, a consultant with the California Veterinary Medical Board, warns that heat stroke in pets is a medical emergency that can quickly turn deadly.…
Mayo marca el 125 aniversario de la Junta de Medicina Veterinaria. La junta fue creada en 1893 al pedido de veterinarios profesionales que vieron la necesidad para mas entrenamiento y estándares mas altos en el cuidado de los animales. El primer año, la junta otorgó 69 licencias a veterinarios. En aquellos días, caballos eran el…
