Tips for Bringing your Dog on a Road Trip
Photo Credit: DncnH via Compfight cc Bringing your dog on a road trip can be rewarding and fun. But not all dogs are suited for the road. Do you need some extra tips to help keep your dog happy during a long road trip? Today, we’re listing our best tips and tricks to...
Why you should adopt pets from animal shelters
Photo Credit: MendocinoAnimalCare via Compfight cc Shelters have a wide range of lovable pets, there are different breeds, sizes, shapes and ages, and your chances of finding a lovable companion are much higher than if you bought one from a pet shop. Here are some of...
True or False: 6 Myths & Facts about Cats that will Blow Your Mind
Photo Credit: Karamellzucker via Compfight cc You probably think you’ve heard it all when it comes to cats, but most cat owners have only scratched the surface of the story behind their feline friend. Here are six things about cats that might be true, or they might be...
Tortoise is victorious over rabbit in ski race!
Photo Credit: Dave Catchpole via Compfight cc You didn't read the title wrong. A tortoise did indeed beat a rabbit in a ski-off. Although this tortoise did not perform this impressive feat alone. It was accompanied by its faithful owner. This bizarre ski competition...
Why Do Many Animated Shows Feature Animals? – CVH, Animal Clinic
Photo Credit: English Girl at Home via Compfight cc The Internet was in an uproar when the beloved Family Guy pooch Brian Griffin was killed off. Seth Macfarlane was actually surprised by the level of rage that people directed towards him for killing off a fictional...
Concord Vets: Animal Heroes
Photo Credit: Jenn and Tony Bot via Compfight cc There is something endearing about a heroic tale. From the ancient Greeks who besieged Troy to modern drivers of social justice like Martin Luther King Junior, we seem to hold the people who champion others in a...
Why does my dog love to roll around in filth?
Photo Credit: ed_needs_a_bicycle via Compfight cc You have just washed your precious pet dog and she looks beautiful with her shiny coat smelling of roses... Next minute what does she end up doing? Yep... you guessed it... tossing and turning in some foul smelling...
Pets in France to no longer be considered as furniture
Photo Credit: boxer_lover82 via Compfight cc The National Assembly legal committee's decision to change the long held law of animals being considered as "part of the furniture" is a definite win for animal lovers in France. Instead of animals being considered as...
Pets Get Depressed Too: How to Help your Pet when They are Feeling Down
Photo Credit: chalo84 via Compfight cc We often forget just how similar our pet's emotions can be to our own. Sure you've seen them happy, hungry, seeking attention, and you can probably appreciate your pet actually feels these in a genuine, measurable way. But have...
Why Poaching is Bad – CVH, Urgent Vet Clinic
Photo Credit: Cooper's Moon via Compfight cc Poaching is the illegal hunting and harvesting of animals for different reasons. Poaching is undertaken for different reasons but mainly for-profit especially if the animal has valuable parts or is valuable in the market....
Caring For Your Pet Rat
Photo Credit: Uzbecka via Compfight cc Rats have many popular (and often negative) misconceptions surrounding them, but the reality is that the right breed of rat can be a cute, entertaining fluffy companion for your family. Like anything good in life, this does not...
Pet Profile: Pugs, part 1.
Photo Credit: jmatthew3 via Compfight cc For our pet profile this week, we check out the Pug. Pugs are one of the oldest breeds of dogs and are even-tempered, outgoing, affectionate and very intelligent. They are easily recognizable by their unique physical...