Here’s a fun thing for your family to do in celebration and support of your country’s athletes competing in the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Load up a bag of items in your country’s colors and donate it to your favorite animal charity! It’s a lot of fun trying to find products that have the right…
The first recorded instance of Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in dogs was in 1953. The highest instance is in female dogs and in both sexes of certain breeds, including Poodles, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, Saint Bernards, German Shepherds, Portuguese Water Dogs, Springer Spaniels, and Great Danes. Last Updated on August 6, 2022 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
One of the most common questions we are asked is regarding the safety of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAID’s) for dogs or cats. Inflammatory conditions like arthritis can cause a lot of pain for pets and desperate pet parents are often tempted to reach into their own medicine cabinet for relief, but are they safe to…
Arthritis is a major concern for aging and large breed dogs and prevention can go a long way. Pet parents often purchase joint supplements, but they can be expensive and it’s difficult to determine the quality of the ingredients. Manufactured supplements are also highly processed and are frequently exposed to high temperatures. Last Updated on…
There has been an increasing number of voluntary recalls from pet food companies due to excess Vitamin D. Increased awareness and accountability are responsible for the recall frequency more than an actual increase in incidents. The recalls have applied to virtually all animals at one time or another, including dogs, cats, livestock, guinea pigs, birds,…
Summer can be a difficult time for charities, when people are busy traveling and generally having a good time. They volunteer less and they donate less. Last Updated on January 22, 2026 by Digital Manager: Melody McKinnon
The predicted severity of ticks this year has been a tad exaggerated by some, but they’re always a concern for dog guardians nonetheless. As with any malady, the best route to a natural solution for ectoparasites like ticks, is prevention. Preventing them goes hand in hand with repelling them. Last Updated on January 21, 2026…
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a perennial herb in the mint family, native to the Mediterranean. The leaves, stems and flowers may be used, but flowers are the typical choice for therapeutic and medicinal use on pets. The most common forms are dry, (heavily diluted) essential oil, ‘tea’, or Bach Flower Remedies. Lavender may be used…
According to an article published by the American Institute of Biological Sciences, a total of 138 alien fish species have been introduced into the United States (Courtenay, 1997). Forty-four native species of fish are threatened or endangered by alien-invasive fish (Wilcove and Bean, 1994). An additional 27 native fish species are also negatively affected by…
The folks at Fresh Dog invited us to test and review their Natural Dry Shampoo. The powder is intended to deodorize a dog between shampoos with its lavender rosemary scent that comes from infused essential oils, and it may also be used on bedding. Lavender essential oil is also good for skin conditions and Rosemary…
