Pet News
COVID-19 and Pets: Separating Fact from Fiction
Recent news reports about dogs and cats testing positive for the coronavirus may have you wondering if you’re at risk of catching COVID-19 from your pet. Let us set the record straight—and set your mind at ease. First, it’s believed that most domestic pets have caught the virus from their owners or other humans they…
Read MoreDias de Los Muertos: Remembering the Lives of Our Beloved Pets for Day of the Dead
Dias de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday for remembering the lives of family members and pets who have passed. The English translation of Dias de Los Muertos is Day of the Dead and it is celebrated after Halloween, from November 1–2. Families remember and honor their loved ones with special ofrendas (altars) with…
Read MoreHow to Remember Pets That Have Crossed the Rainbow Bridge – Pet Memorial Day 2018
Our pets are more than just animals; they are essential members of our families. And saying goodbye to a beloved dog or cat can be just as hard or sometimes more difficult than losing a friend or relative. That is why, more than 40 years ago, the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories designated…
Read MoreBreathe Easy Molly! A Case Study of a 10-year-old Boston Terrier with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)
Written By: Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC A common reason pets visit the ER is difficulty breathing. This can be a symptom of several different diseases including brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). BOAS is a condition caused by anatomic anomalies, predominantly in short-nosed or brachycephalic (flat and wide-shaped skull) breeds of both dogs and cats. The…
Read MoreBlessing of the Animals
The Blessing of the Animals is a beautiful annual ceremony celebrating the human-animal bond, originating from a Roman Catholic tradition as part of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment. St. Francis is one of the most beloved Catholic saints. He was admired for his deep…
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