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Why Do Dogs Have Floppy Ears?

Most scientists agree that the dogs we love and keep as pets probably descended from the gray wolf. The earliest evidence of pet dogs can be traced between 14,000 and 100,000 years ago, but how did the vicious gray wolf first become tame? What started a friendship between humans and wolves? One theory is that humans took in wolf pups and tamed them. Another is that the tamest wolves out of a pack would paw through trash and eat food scraps the humans left behind. With survival of the fittest,... READ MORE Posted September 23, 2013 at 08:54 AM

Good Nutrition for Your Pet: How to Speak Your Pet’s Love Language

When it comes to feeding your pet, most veterinarians recommend a high quality pet food that's dry, canned or raw for dogs and cats. Here's more information on a RAW diet. Pet foods are like many things in life: you get what you pay for.   Imagine the differences in health of people who eat a lot of processed or fried foods compared to the health of people who choose a variety of meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grains.  The former group may have purposed to save time or money bu... READ MORE Posted September 09, 2011 at 05:32 PM

Oops! Kitty Did it Again.

Is "Oops, she did it again..." the new kitty pop song playing over and over in your head? When a cat develops disdain for and avoids the litter box he's frequented in the past, you might want to give us a call. A new habit like missing the litter box could be attributed to health issues like urinary tract infections, gastritis, or even cancer. Or your cat may be suffering from environmental stress. Moving to a new house, bringing a newborn baby home or introducing a second pet could be stress... READ MORE Posted March 17, 2011 at 03:58 PM