During the past few weeks there have been numerous incidents of tornadoes and other severe weather across the United States. Families and pets are displaced by these storms all the time. But the question is, what do you do with your pet when you have to evacuate?
Well, before the storm strikes, let’s remember the Boy [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Emergency Preparedness
May 31, 2008
Spring Babies
May 23, 2008
Every year, around this time, wildlife rehabilitators and nature centers are flooded with calls about “orphaned” baby animals that folks have found in their yard, in the woods, in the fields, etc. And before the nature centers or rehabbers can say “leave it alone” these animals are brought to them, often very traumatized, by very [...]
Sweet Summer Time!
May 17, 2008
Oh summer time – that wonderful, relaxing time of year! What a perfect time to be with your pets, enjoying the warm weather, the lake, long walks, the pool! So what can go wrong? Well, not much if you’re careful. Here are a few tips I’ve come up with over the years….
Pets in Cars – [...]
Puppy Myths
May 10, 2008
I have been a Veterinary Nurse, an Animal Control Officer and the president of an animal rescue. In those capacities I have herd some amazing comments about animals and I thought I’d touch on a few of them for you. These are basic misconceptions I’ve dealt with over my almost 30 years in the critter [...]
Of Fleas, Ticks and Other Creepy Crawlies
May 2, 2008
“Caution – Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.”
So I’m reading these cautions as I prepare to use this product and I stop and ask myself – If I have to use rubber gloves, not get it in my eyes or [...]
