MetroWest Veterinary Referral Hospital joins Tufts Walpole for those off-hours pet emergencies Of course we’d all rather hope we’ll never need to find Veterinarian in the wee hours of the night or on Sunday afternoon. But accidents happen and sudden illness can overtake your dog or cat or other pet. When disaster strikes, it’s good…
Category Archives: Pet Health Issues
Brave Lucy–Wheelchair Dog–Conquers Mt. Washington
Lucy is a black mutt rescued from the streets of Puerto Rico. As a result of an accident, she is paralyzed and can’t walk without the help of some doggie wheels. And she’s a trooper. A mountain climber and a true hero. In August of 2010, Lucy and her human pack and canine buddy hiked…
They’re back! Ticks, Their Diseases and Treatment
Fall is actually one of the two most dangerous times of year for tick bites and disease. Living in the Northeast comes at a price– for both humans and dogs. In Massachusetts we’re near the epicenter of the tick epidemic, although tick-borne diseases (TBD) are on the rise in many areas of the U.S. Great…
Exercising with your dog: Dog-er-cise
Now I tend to keep it simple by taking two daily walks with my dog, Roxie, and with all the guest dogs that board with HousePETality. But here is a video of an alternative approach to exercising your dog that clearly involves a smart dog, a persistent owner and a great relationship between them.
Do you know WHO is in your pet’s food?
If you are a loving pet owner, you undoubtedly intend to feed your pet the best you can afford. After all, he or she is a member of your family. And it stands to reason, that you will pay in the long run– in veterinary bills– for a dog or cat who eats bad food. …
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Feed shelter animals for FREE. Just by clicking. Make it a daily practice to visit these two sites. Each click will result in a donation of free food to shelter animals in need.
FreeKibble.com challenges your knowledge of amusing and information animal trivia with a daily question about dogs and cats. The Animal Rescue site offers heartwarming stories of the lucky animals who have found their forever homes.
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