Dirty Hairy: Hairball Causes and Remedies
Anyone who shares a home with a feline friend knows the feeling all too well: One moment you’re walking barefoot through your den without a care in the world, the next… SQUISH… you feel a lumpy, mushy mound of fur between your toes.
Pet First Aid Book
The other day my Beagle, Lucy was happily chomping on a treat stick one minute and then started coughing the next. It took her just a few seconds to clear out the piece that was choking her, but it was a scary few seconds for me as I didn’t know what to do to help her.
PETCO’s Online Pet First Aid Course
What would you do if your pet suddenly became ill or was injured? Are you prepared to respond to an emergency? Knowing the right steps to take could save your pet’s life. Be prepared by understanding the basics of pet first aid.
To the ER, or Not to the ER?
There’s nothing quite so traumatic as seeing your beloved animal companion in physical distress. While any and all ailments warrant some sort of attention and care, just what exactly qualifies as a bona fide pet emergency?
Good Riddance, Fleas! How to Control Those Nasty Buggers
A friend suggested that maybe my lovely feline had picked up a case of the fleas. At that, my mouth dropped open. I was horrified by the suggestion. After all, Sybil was a princess of a cat who never, ever went outside. My friend told me to look through her fur and check for black flecks… and, well, there they were! Those black flecks, or “flea dirt,” are actually flea droppings (yuck) and are tell-tale signs of a flea problem.
