By Nicole Etolen How smart are dogs? If you ask any canine parent, they’ll tell you “pretty darn clever!” Of course, like parents of human kids, pet parents are prone to exaggeration, so you might have a hard time taking their word for it. Turns out you don’t have to! Scientists have spent generations trying to answer this question. Read on to find out what they’ve … [Read more...]
What Are The Pro’s and Con’s of Cage-Free Grooming?
Thinking Outside the Cage There’s no denying that our pets become important members of our families, and we shower them with love, respect, and kindness. With the love that we feel for these cherished animals, it often follows that we are reluctant to place them in situations where their movements may be restricted. As an example, we may not wish to have our pets sit in crates … [Read more...]
How to Prepare a Pet For Thunderstorms?
Summer storms are on the way and that makes a lot of people nervous. Millions of animals experience severe storm phobia every year. It’s little wonder - dogs and cats have been naturally conditioned to be weary of storms since the dawn of man. Not only do they sense these storms earlier than we do (thanks largely to being more sensitive to barometric pressure drops and … [Read more...]
Andis Scholarship Winner 2019
Andis Awards Animal Behavior College Dog Groomer Scholarship Amy Ganos knew what she wanted – a career grooming dogs and owning a business. But financial hurdles got in the way of her enrolling in a dog-groomer program. When Andis Company sponsored a social media contest last year and awarded the Tucson, Arizona resident a full scholarship to Animal Behavior College’s … [Read more...]
Pet Theft Awareness – How to Protect Your Pet
It’s hard to believe that someone would steal a person’s pet, but sadly, there are over two million cases reported per year - with fewer than 10% returned home. Even worse, it’s estimated that pet theft has risen by 31 percent since 2007. Today, we’re looking at why pets are most often stolen, how you can protect your pet and how you can reduce the possibility of a dog- or … [Read more...]
The Importance of Dental Cleanings – National Dental Month 2019
Good oral hygiene is directly tied directly to a pet’s overall health and longevity. February is advertised at Pet Dental Month. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage of deep discounts offered by veterinarians on dental cleanings and check-ups as well as a wide variety of products that promote a healthy mouth so that pets can have a great dental routine year-round. Dr. … [Read more...]
National Seeing Eye Dog Day – January 29, 2019
January 29th marks National Seeing Eye Dog Day. It is also the 90th anniversary of The Seeing Eye organization, the first guide dog school founded in the United States and the oldest existing in the world. Seeing Eye® dogs or, guide dogs as they are also called, are more than companion animals for someone who is visually impaired or legally blind. They are truly … [Read more...]
Pros & Cons of a Vet Assistant Career
If you love being around animals but don’t have the inclination to go to veterinary school, you can still have a job that can make a big difference in the life of ailing pets—as a veterinary assistant. Veterinary assistants are an important part of the team at animal hospitals. They participate in surgeries, provide care to sick animals, and assist veterinarians by running … [Read more...]