To chip or not to chip? That’s the question many pet parents have when it comes to microchipping their pets. The use of microchips as a system to reunite lost or stolen pets with their owners began in 1985, and is currently used by thousands of animal shelters and veterinary hospitals around the world. Millions […]
Veterinary Acupuncture: Art Or Science?
Veterinary acupuncture is an exciting and welcome addition to modern veterinary medicine. Now animals, both small and large, can receive the same benefits from acupuncture that humans do, including relief from pain, bolstered immunity, and increased athletic performance. For many years, acupuncture was considered a mystical, “fringe” medical treatment (unfortunately, in some circles it still […]
Life With Parrots
Parrots are intelligent, complex, beautiful birds. They are also extremely popular as companion pets, with birds coming in third place in pet popularity in U.S. households, ranking just behind dogs and cats. When most people think of parrots, they think of smart, entertaining, brilliantly-colored creatures who talk, provide companionship, and can perform tricks. But what […]
Ferrets: Jesters Of The Animal World
Ferrets are, without question, the undisputed entertainers of the animal kingdom. Silly, mischievous, fun-loving and highly intelligent, ferrets not only seem to truly love people, they also appear to actually enjoy making them laugh. A few years ago, my mother surprised everyone and rescued a handsome sable ferret who needed a home. Marcel was sweet […]
How To Start An Animal Rescue Organization – From Scratch
Have you ever thought about starting an animal rescue organization (and how amazing that would be!), but had no idea where to begin? Meet Sandra Schiavone of Cool Cats Rescue. Several years ago, Sandra was living in Texas, where she was the Office Manager for a veterinary hospital. One day a local no-kill humane society […]
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