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Bug Off: the latest in flea and tick prevention
April 07, 2010 • Health & Wellness
With the start of flea and tick season approaching, pet owners are once again wondering about the safety of topical flea and tick products and many have contacted Pet Poison Helpline looking for answers. This comes on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announcing results from their ongoing review of Spot-On products, so named because they are typically applied to the...
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Food stamps and dogs Yes or No?
April 06, 2010 • Most Popular
We all have the same basic requirements to life a happy, fruitful life: Water to nourish, entertainment to satisfy, shelter to protect, and food to satisfy hunger. The same holds true for Fido.
Not for one Pennsylvania man’s pooch.
Today a Pennsylvania appeals court ruled against a resident of Newton, a suburb in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. James Douris, a 55-year-old disabled veteran,... -
Second chi at life
April 06, 2010 • Rescue
Guest Blogger: Francesca Solara
Hi Everyone, this is Francesca…my Mommie wrote the winning poem about me! WINNING STORY HERE. I am a 10-12 year old senior Chihuahua who was at the IAC Shelter in early March. I am really confused about how I got there, I was so underweight, wormy and in pain that it’s all a little fuzzy…something about two men in a truck… Anyway, the IAC Officer Miss Judy put ads... -
Head to tail: The eyes have it
April 05, 2010 • Health & Wellness
Can it really be April 5th? Where is the year flying off to? Hopefully somewhere relaxing, road ready and Fido friendly for you and your canine crew. April is also Pet First Aid Awareness month. To celebrate and inform, we’ll be featuring tips and advice throughout the month, complete with checklists, some goodies to give away and handy reminders. How often have you looked over at your favorite...
