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Pets Don't Have Holidays It's easy for humans to forget that pets don't have weekends. Their's is a 24/7 job. While they continue to surprise us with what they know - and learn - loud noises, flashing lights and frantic neighbors can signal danger and imminent harm. Smart humans combat this with intelligent planning and pragmatic responses. Practice Daily Intervals of Quiet, "You and Me" Time You would be surprised how many dogs need to learn how to just sit next to you and schmooze peacefully.  In my SPCA volunteer days, I used to practice regular command sequences of "sit,"...

Keep Your Pet Safe From Ticks Spring is finally upon us, which means the days are getting longer, the grass is getting greener, and bugs are going to start making a comeback. Fleas and ticks are parasitic pests that can pose health risks to dogs, cats, and people. Thankfully, there are many effective methods of prevention in the battle against the bugs. Here's a look at some of the ways in which you can keep both your home and your pet parasite-free.   Who's At Risk? Fleas and ticks thrive in moist, warm climates and are often found in the...

Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety, and it can be heartbreaking to see your dog go through that as an owner. While it's impractical to stay home with your dog 24/7/365 when you have to go to work or tend to other responsibilities, there are ways that you can help your dog feel calmer when it comes a time that you have to be apart. Determine the Possible Cause: There are a variety of reasons why your dog might be having separation anxiety. Some of those reasons include: a past traumatic event major changes in their daily routine (constant) loud...

Though it seems old man winter is a bit more stubborn about releasing his grip this year, he will let go eventually so you can start gardening. Be ready to hit the ground running this spring by following these April gardening tips. Plan Your Year If you haven't already laid out your plan for the upcoming gardening season, you still have a bit of time left. Here are some tasks that you will want to have finished in April if you hope to stay on top of things: Order (maybe with rush delivery) or pick out bulbs. Start seedlings to...

As the weather turns warmer, plenty of poultry raisers begin to hatch new chicks. To have the best possible crop of surviving chicks, there are a few diseases that you need to be aware of, how to cure them and how to prevent them from wiping out your brood. Fowl Pox Wart-like growth on infected birds along with cankers in the mouth and slow growth are symptoms of fowl pox. This is a virus spread by mosquitoes. There is no treatment once the chicks are infected, but prevention through vaccines and mosquito control is possible. Marek's Disease Lameness, paralysis, labored...