Pumpkin Dog Cookies Recipe
1 1/2 C whole wheat flour 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon Brown sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 4 Tablespoons Crisco 1 Whole Egg 1/2 Cup Buttermilk Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine dry ingredients, cut in shortening. Beat wet ingredients, combine with four mix. Drop by tablespoons onto increased cookie sheet and […]
Vomiting in Cats
Vomiting describes the active expulsion of food from the stomach. Vomiting may be caused by disorders of the stomach but is a clinical sign that can occur with many diseases and problems. It is not a specific disease or diagnosis itself. Cats vomit quite readily and occasional vomiting in an otherwise healthy cat may not […]
Diarrhea in Dogs
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is the passage of unformed or loose stools, usually in increased volume and/or increased frequency. Diarrhea is not a disease but rather a symptom of many different diseases. Diarrhea associated with minor conditions can often be resolved quickly with simple treatments. However, diarrhea may be the result of serious or life-threatening […]
Shelter Pets Turned Stars
By Animal Behaviorist Diane Anderson Recently Joel Slaven of Joel Slaven’s Professional Animals was honored at the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s Furball, our annual live and silent auction event. This year, we celebrated animal rescue and awarded our first Animal Hero Award to Joel Slaven. Joel Slaven’s company spans the country but is based […]
Canine Kennel Cough or Tracheobronchitis
What is Kennel Cough? Kennel Cough is a broad term covering any infectious or contagious condition of dogs where coughing is one of the major clinical signs. It is also referred to as infectious tracheobronchitis. The term tracheobronchitis describes the location of the infection in the trachea or “windpipe” and bronchial tubes. Several viruses and […]
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
What causes a feline upper respiratory infection? Feline upper respiratory infection (URI) is one term for a respiratory infection caused by one or more viral or bacterial agents. Synonyms for this condition include feline infectious respiratory disease and feline upper respiratory disease complex (URD). The infection may be caused by one or more viral and […]