Dogs, like humans, suffer from orthopedic issues, pain, and general body breakdown. Pain is often hard to diagnose, as our pups don't verbally communicate. Preventive measures against body breakdown and pain are an invaluable part of a well-rounded longevity p

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Many times when our pets are in pain, we tend to turn toward medications and remedies that are familiar to us as humans. For instance, aspirin has long been a medication known to relieve minor pain. But over recent years, we’ve learned more and more about the risks involved with aspirin use and these risks relate to our canine and feline companions as well.

Aspirin for dogs with arthritis pain can be used, but this type of treatment is quickl… Continue

Apparently February is Pet Dental Health Month. I just learned that The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates that by the age of 2, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. It has been linked to diabetes, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening disorders. So how many of us are guilty of not paying close attention to our dogs’ dental needs? We spend money, time and effort on the grooming and physical health care of our pets, but it is so easy to ov… Continue

As many Americans are dealing with terrible financial times right now, it’s good to know the Humane Society of the United States is trying to make sure no pet goes without the proper health care. They have listed some tips to help everyone struggling to make ends meet, find alternative options to pay for their pets’ vet visits if they can’t foot the entire bill right now. Here are a few of the items they list. Check out the full list in detail on their website… Continue

THE HUMANE SOCIETY LEGISLATIVE FUND publishes an annual Humane Scorecard to assess the support of federal legislators on a broad range of animal protection issues. This Scorecard provides an easy way to assess how each U.S. senator and representative has acted on these issues during the first year of the 111th Congress (which runs from January 2009 through December 2010). For a detailed look at Congress’s work on animal bills in 2009—including which legislators led the way on pro-animal measures… Continue