With African swine fever wiping out a quarter of the world’s pigs, primarily in China, doctors and drugmakers around the world are sounding the alarm about a possible prolonged shortage of heparin, a critically important blood thinner. The drug, derived from pig...
By Genevieve Rajewski May 23, 2019 When Olaf, a four-year-old Siberian husky, was diagnosed with diabetes in February, there wasn’t anything his owners, Gina and Brian Dacey, wouldn’t do to help him. “We’ve had him since he was a few weeks old, and he’s really still...
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The growing anti-vax movement has spread to the pet population. Fewer dog and cat owners are opting to get their furry friends vaccinated. One local dog owner told CBS13 when she got her dog his shots “his throat and face and eyes swelled up and...
Let’s talk about bone, muscle and joint health. May is a good month for long dog walks. It’s also a time for cats to jump on kitchen counters to try to eat those freshly cut flowers! What happens when pets stop doing these things? Clients may think, “My cat is finally...
We can finally say it — spring has sprung. The snow has melted, leaves are popping and the world around us is coming to life. It’s great to spend time outdoors now. Fido and Fluffy may be yearning to join you. Before opening the door wide, though, ask yourself if you...
Higher temperatures may translate into more time spent outdoors, but for pet owners, they can also mean more visits to the veterinarian. Play It Cool Walk with caution. Don’t walk your dog during the day’s highest heat and humidity, which is usually between 1 and...
