Our fur babies give us kisses. They give us joy. They also give us germs and parasites. These diseases, passed from pets to people are called zoonoses or zoonotic illnesses (http://www.2ndchance.info/zoonoses.htm). Here are the top 4 zoonoses and how you can prevent having them. 1. Hookworm Spot becomes infected with hookworm when he eats poop […]
Humans and fur babies are enjoying the cooler weather ushered in to North Texas this week. Last week, the end of September, the “feel like” temp was 105. Today, the high is 77 degrees. Woo-Who!! Even though humans and fur babies welcome the break from the heat and humidity of summer, dangers lurk in the […]
Summer in Texas brings the “Dog Days of Summer”. Daily, The National Weather Service issues a heat advisory. Meaning, heat exhaustion or heat stroke can quickly occur to anyone participating in outdoor activities. Temperature over 100 with heat indexes around 110. It is dangerous for any critter wearing a coat to be outside, especially pups […]
Warmer weather and longer summer days bring pet parents and pups outdoors. While we remember to bring water along for Fido and we know not to leave Spot in the car, we often don’t think about another danger–hot concrete. Sizzling. Scorching. DOG PAW BURN. There is a simple test for knowing if it is safe […]
Dog Parks. I wish my pup enjoyed them as much as I do. Maggie, a mini Schnauzer, spends her time hiding underneath a picnic table. For most pups, dog parks are a great place for our fur babies to be off leash to socialize and get supplemental exercise. Here in McKinney, Tx, we have a […]
A wagging tail does not always indicate a friendly or happy dog. A dog’s tail is like a human face. Knowing how to read those emotions can help you stay safe. Generally, a low slung dog tail indicates fear, anxiety or submissiveness a mid-set dog tail indicates a dog is calm a high-set or straight […]