Animals are pretty instinctual. They rely heavily on their senses to get around in the world. While our domestic pets are much less dependent on their sight, hearing, and sense of smell than are their wild counterparts, loss of a sense can still be a major challenge. Pets with hearing loss often need a little
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Dog bite incidents are rare, but when they do happen, personal damage claims can, however, be brought into court to resolve them. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 4.5 million individuals are bitten by dogs annually. Even though injuries might range in intensity from mild to severe, you are eligible to file a claim
A class-action suit alleges that anticompetitive behavior by Idexx Laboratories has caused pet owners to pay artificially inflated prices for point-of-care diagnostics. The suit was filed July 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking an injunction against Idexx and damages for 22 pet owners and all others similarly situated.
One of the largest chains of veterinary hospitals is now entering the urgent care space. VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care builds on VCA’s network of primary, emergency, and specialty animal hospitals. The first urgent care clinic opened in August in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Mar Vista. The company plans to build and open seven
The Food and Drug Administration plans to change its rules for approving the status of minor use for animal drugs, a move the agency anticipates will make new treatment options available for rare diseases and conditions in dogs and cats. The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine announced plans to increase the maximum numbers of dogs
Only 130 breeding pairs of lesser spotted eagle remain in the wild in Germany’s Oder delta, where an expansion of onshore wind farming is planned. The bird keeps its eyes on prey on the ground as it soars, so the German government is working with software engineers in Colorado to train artificial intelligence to spot
Occasional mild days in winter are enough to enable pathogen-carrying mosquitoes, ticks and fleas to emerge, and fleas may take up residence inside, so veterinarians recommend keeping pets on heartworm preventive and flea and tick medications year-round. Heartworm preventives and antiparasitics are available as topical treatments and oral medications, and disease prevention is far safer
Veterinary technician Shay Warnken says dog owners in the Wichita, Kan., region should be alert for signs of kennel cough, a contagious airborne disease that spreads easily at boarding facilities, grooming salons, dog parks and even across fences. Signs may be mild and include a dry cough and lethargy, but dogs that develop a fever
My 5-year-old dog has developed some strong noise phobias in agility. This article is about my personal experience and the very difficult decision to retire my dog from agility, at least temporarily. This does not mean there is no hope for your fearful agility dog! There are a lot of resources available to help, and
“This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.” Are you worried that your dog spends a lot of time sleeping? Don’t be! Puppies usually sleep around 15 to 20 hours per day, and at around 16 months, they learn to sleep throughout the
This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions if you purchase products from retailers after clicking on a link from our site. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Does your dog enjoy rubbing their whole face and body against you? Chances are they are trying to tell you something. Find out why
Lots of people own dogs and enroll in dog training classes with their pets. They soak up everything during each class session, love watching their dogs become more well-mannered, build a close bond with their pets, and then the course is over. Even though many people enjoy training their own dogs and have a natural
This post may contain affiliate links. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Puppies grow at an alarming rate. Goldendoodles are a hybrid of two large breeds of dogs and so the puppies can be a significant handle. Because they are so large and grow so rapidly, you may
“This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.” Does your dog keep waking you up at night due to his barking? Well, you’re not the only one! It’s a common problem experienced by pet parents. If your dog is barking at night, there
Three Dogs Training class enrollment. Management does not guarantee your dog will be able to read! Fall session starts Saturday September 10th, 2022. Basic – 9:00 am Distract O Doggie – 10:10 am Intermediate – 11:20 am Fall/Winter session starts Saturday October 29th, 2022. Basic – 9:00 am Distract O Doggie – 10:10 am Advanced
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the dog training behaviors you want to teach your new dog? There are so many, how do you choose? Here are three of our favorite dog training behaviors that are great to start with to teach a dog manners. Watch Me or Look: Your dog looks happily at your
This site is reader-supported and we earn commissions if you purchase products from retailers after clicking on a link from our site. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Dogs sleep in all sorts of positions and places in the house. But one thing you might find amusing is when they sleep upside
Where Can I Train to Become a Vet Assistant? If you want to become a vet assistant you may be disappointed if you have your heart set on attending a brick and mortar school near you. Chances are good that you do not live within easy traveling distance of a school that offers in-person certification.
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