How to Cook Meat Correctly for Your Furry Friends
This post is going to be start with information about what NOT to do. Hang with me, though. I’ll get to what you should do, but want to give some context about why you should do it that way. . Some people come in the office and they assume I’m gonna tell them they...
Putting the H5N1 HPAI Bird Flu in Context
The ongoing discussion surrounding the H5N1 bird flu has generated a fair amount of concern. It is crucial for pet owners to approach this situation with calmness while still taking the appropriate measures to safeguard their pets, particularly cats... which are...
Should I Add Water to My Pet Food?
Warning: I’m going to dispell some myths in this post. So, let’s figure out what we really need to do when it comes to liquid in the food. . First of all, why are we concerned about water consumption? Water is necessary for life. Absolutely. And if you have been...
Safety Measures in Food Against HPAI
So... to help pet parents BETTER understand the safety measures already in place to protect pets from HPAI, I have to geek out for a few minutes and give you some science. My goal is to define things and not lose you in a bunch of technical terms. . Viruses are not...
What is This Flu Thing?
From late 2021 in Texas to right here and right now, pet parents are still hearing about the "avian flu" AKAL: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. While it has been here for three years already, now all of the sudden state departments of agriculture are taking action,...
Let’s Talk Pet Friendly Holiday Food…Again!
So...you may have seen this information before, but let's face it... We all tend to eat the same family celebration meals! This is a reminder for your family's holiday fun this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Family and friends are gathering together. The...
Is Salt Dangerous for Cats?
Twice recently, I have heard the rumor that salt is dangerous for cats. . And I wondered why cats would be viewed as so special that they can’t have salt… a mineral critical to the health of any other species. But mostly I wondered, "What in the world is somebody...
Is Dr. Google the Best Advice for Pet Health Issues?
Certainly, it’s really convenient! Free. Always available. Easy to access. And consistent. We’ve all been using it (Google) for decades now. . But before you go taking the advice of Dr. Google as the “be all and end all,” (you know, gospel; correct; accurate;...
Let’s Talk About Those Pesky Heartworms
Hey, Northern Hemisphere pet parents! Have you been keeping an eye on the weather lately? Even in sunny Tampa Bay, we’re experiencing some cool nights following Hurricane Milton. It’s not every night, but even just one cool night a month can signal the end of...
It’s Turkey Day: Save a Plate for Your Furry Friend!
Oh Gosh...It's Turkey Day! Family and friends are gathering together. The little ones are eager to pass their veggies under the table to the pets waiting at their feet. So...Here's the question: Is everything on the Thanksgiving table dangerous for my pets? The...