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Tick prevention is really important, for both you and your dog. Did you know that one tick is a carrier for five zoonotic diseases, one of which was only recently documented in humans? Not every bite infects your dog, so we’re dealing with a game of chance. Don’t take one! You might be interested to know the extent of illnesses you can get from ticks according to the CDC — mentioned it so you won’t forget =) Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Mary Haight, Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged dog diseases and humans, dogs and ticks, Steve Dale and Animal Cafe, tick prevention map, zoonotic diseases from ticks on June 10, 2013 by Mary Haight.
Pet Health Care and Prevention
Pet health care begins with prevention, doing what’s needed to stay healthy, whether you vaccinate, test for heartworm or check for parasites and general condition. Just as our yearly (or more) visits to our doctors help us realize we can control a few things in our environment or our habits to better mitigate disease, it is no different for our pets. Yearly check-ups is a running theme this year because the year-over-year trend in vet visits shows that vets are not seeing all their clients on a regular basis. This is a problem for pets — they can’t tell us when they hurt. I had this issue at the back of my mind when I ran across something I curated for my Dog Care Guide that could turn this trend around. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Mary Haight, Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged dog care guide, pet health care on May 27, 2013 by Mary Haight.
Pet Poisons – Most Accidents Happen in the Home!
Pet poisons are a subject we all want to know more about, so when Steve Dale got together with Dr Justine Lee from the Pet Poison Helpline in this video, I knew it would help readers make good choices for their pets. True to form, Steve offered more than expected, with a surprising cooking tip and important message for those who keep birds, and also a note about the controversy over avocados! Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Mary Haight, Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged pet poison helpline, pet poisons, Steve Dale on May 9, 2013 by Mary Haight.
Fleas and Ticks and Mosquitoes, Oh My!
Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes all see our dogs as one fantastic picnic basket filled with all their favorites, even as a great furry place to lay eggs after dessert. Prevention is key to keeping your dog healthy. I don’t think we can hear enough reminders on how to protect our pets, especially given all the, um, issues with recalls.
Tell me, are you thinking to yourself that you’ll need to put preventives on your list for the next time you go to your favorite pet supply store? Do you Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Mary Haight, Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged fleas, mosquitoes, prevention, ticks, visit a vet on April 25, 2013 by Mary Haight.
Pet Rescue Stories, “Love At First Bark”
Adoption and the pet rescue stories that become a history are so appealing — adopting in itself is such an exciting event, thinking about different traits and characteristics, looking through photos on the web, getting to know who might fit with your life, or maybe you already know. When you find who “speaks” to you, everything changes and you bring home the new love in your life.
That search and find mission turns into a story often told to friends, other pet owners you meet at parties or even out on the street. Ask me, I’ve told my pet rescue tales at the check-out line of the grocery store! I never tire of hearing someone’s voice Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Animal Welfare, Mary Haight, Steve Dale and tagged authors and books, Julie Klam, Love at First Bark, rescuing dogs, Steve Dale and Animal Cafe on April 12, 2013 by Mary Haight.
AAHA Vet Clinics, Wellness Exams, Have Your Pets Seen the Vet?
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited vet clinics were introduced here in January for the excellence in vet care provided. Steve Dale, broadcaster, Certified Animal Behaviorist, award-winning author, and syndicated columnist for Tribune media has visited many of these great facilities over the past year, giving us an inside look at the kind of new technology AAHA vet clinics must have, public health standards, and what it means to practice the highest quality of medicine across all clinic departments.
Wellness exams are important to the future of your pet’s health. Catching something early usually leads to less expensive and better outcomes, just as in human medicine. Another interesting feature of AAHA vet clinics, there is an opportunity in emergency situations for the vet to apply for a grant when the client cannot pay. It is not a sure thing, but is good to know. Continue reading →
This entry was posted in Mary Haight, Pet Health, Steve Dale and tagged AAHA accredited clinics, pet care excellence, vet visits down on April 5, 2013 by Mary Haight.
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Pet Health Care and Prevention
Pet health care is not something pet parents want to skimp on. We know prevention is key to continued good health and lower vet bills. So why is the trend showing less visits to the vets? Watch Steve Dale's video5/27–7/2013
Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes Want Your Dog!
Fleas, ticks and mosquitoes are soon to be out in force, looking for a meal. What will you be doing about prevention meds for your pets this year? Watch Steve Dale as he chats with Dr Ernie Ward on visiting your vet.4/26/2013 – 5/3/2012
Rescue Shelter Pets from Testing Labs
You may not know that more than 30 States allow your local animal shelter to sell pets to research and medical testing labs. Listen in as attorney & author Allie Phillips gives us the highlights and lowdown on this controversy.4/09/2013 – 4/16/2013
Dog Play - What Games Are Your Rainy Day Favorites?
Carol Bryant of Fidose of Reality stopped by to share a game she plays with Dex, her cocker spaniel, at home and on the road. Dog play is great fun and an excellent bonding experience - listen in!3/29/2013 – 4/7/2013