Dry skin in pets is especially common in winter months. When the humidity levels outside are low and the weather is cold and dry, the moisture in the skin evaporates more quickly. You may find your pet’s coat will feel dry and its skin may feel tight and even flaky. In fact, their skin can lose 25% of its ability to hold moisture in the winter. Windy weather can also beat down on your pet’s skin and cause chapping. Many pet parents will choose to bring pets indoors in the colder months to … [Read more...] about Protecting Dogs from Dry Winter Skin
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Acknowledging Unconditional Love
Wouldn’t it be great to not be judged about your job, your home, your car, your looks? Wouldn’t it be great to be greeted at the door with loads of love when you come home? Wouldn’t it be great to have a walking buddy every day or someone to snuggle with on the couch every night? Yes, it would! All of these things and more are possible by adopting a dog! Your dog doesn’t care what you do for a living or what you drive. Your dog doesn’t care if you put makeup on or brush your hair. Your dog … [Read more...] about Acknowledging Unconditional Love
Kids and Pets: Comforting One Another
The bond between canines and humans is well established. Dogs can be our best buds, faithful companions and loyal protectors. They can bring us joy, make us laugh and ease our sorrows. They may even be responsible for the increased longevity of their upright biped companions, as they are recognized for providing a whole host of mental and physical health benefits. As such, they are also often soothing friends for young children, making their worlds brighter. Road to Recovery Recently, a … [Read more...] about Kids and Pets: Comforting One Another
Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
To keep your pets safe through Christmas celebrations, check out these tips and have a happy holiday season for you and your pets! Oh, Christmas Tree: Securely anchor your Christmas tree so it doesn’t tip and fall, causing possible injury to your pet. Tree lights: The skinny cords on Christmas tree lights are not well insulated and are easy for a puppy to chew into. Electrocution can result, so safety is paramount. Avoid Mistletoe and Holly: Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to … [Read more...] about Pet Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Pets Showing Up in Online Classrooms
Students or teachers who started classes again this fall might agree, school looks quite different from how it has been in the past. With so many districts using some form of online learning, we’ve gotten used to our bedrooms becoming our classrooms. Recently, many have noticed yet another shift in the educational atmosphere: pets are becoming classmates, too! They’re not always the most helpful classroom companions as they walk across our keyboards and wait until we unmute ourselves to start … [Read more...] about Pets Showing Up in Online Classrooms
Making Thanksgiving Safe for Pets
Thanksgiving is a special holiday, full of home cooking, visitors and gratitude, but it can also have some hazards for pets. I would like to share some tips with you to keep your pets safe and healthy through this holiday so everyone can have a good time! Overindulging in food isn’t good for humans, but for pets, it can be even worse. Fatty foods are hard for animals to digest. Poultry bones can damage your pet’s digestive tract. And holiday sweets can contain ingredients that are poisonous … [Read more...] about Making Thanksgiving Safe for Pets
Veterinarian Helping Practices Manage Records
When Cindy Barnes bought the Prescott Area Pet Emergency Hospital (PAPEH) in April 2015, she had no idea that within weeks, she would convert it to a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week facility that would soon serve all of Northern Arizona. Barnes, who earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Colorado State University in 2012, understands that pet owners want the same kind of care for their non-human companions as most people want for their direct family and friends. But when the … [Read more...] about Veterinarian Helping Practices Manage Records