animal health articles
Don’t kiss your chickens and other commonsense tips for poultry owners
Some simple commonsense practices will keep summer months filled with joyful memories and avoid an unpleasant hazard of poultry ownership – illness in either the birds or their people.
Common household items may be toxic to your pet
This information will help you avoid potential dangers – and will help you respond if your pet does get into something poisonous.
Recalls protect animals from low-quality and tainted food
Pet food recalls occur for many reasons. In general, the process exists to protect consumers from food that does not meet quality standards or is tainted with pathogens, excess or deficiency in vitamins or minerals, and contamination with toxins.
Five good reasons to adopt a shelter pet
Early November marks National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, a good time to note the amazing work our shelters do in keeping animals and people safe and cared for in our communities.
‘You are what you eat’ is true for pets, too
Whether your pet is perfectly healthy, overweight, or ill, diet plays an important role in helping animals feel their best.
Back-to-school time can trigger separation anxiety in pets
Each year, “back to school” means lots of changes in humans’ – and animals’ – schedules. Parents are excited for the return to routine, and kids might be dreading it, but sometimes we forget about our pets.
Emergency preparedness helps animals during wildfires
Preparing for your pets’ welfare in an emergency will help first responders, evacuation groups and emergency animal shelters better care for the animals, and will give you peace of mind.
Summertime sun and sounds can be painful for pets
The very ingredients of summertime fun for people often cause anxiety, fear and illness in pets. It’s important for owners to understand summertime hazards for pets and to take steps that will help keep companion animals safe, healthy and happy.