A free seminar on Pet Trusts will be held on Saturday from 11-12 at Sniglets Dog Bakery by Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan and Susannah C. Savitsky, Esq., of The Bates-Buchanan Law Group, P.A. In the event something should happen to you, make sure your pet is taken care of in the manner in which YOU want them […]
Dogs
Breed Profile: Chihuahua
Chihuahua Profile by Lauren R. Tharp The Chihuahua: Little Dogs with Big Attitudes While Chihuahuas don’t actually have Mexican accents like they do in the movies and on television, they do originate from Mexico. Chihuahua, Mexico, to be specific (go figure?). Recognized by the AKC in 1904, Chihuahuas are estimated to be the oldest—and smallest!—breed […]
Feeding those little gray cells – keeping your dog mentally fit!
By: Dr. Anne Chauvet Hand in hand with the amazing advancements available today in veterinary medicine are aging-related disorders that can affect our dogs’ brains. Just like us, they can experience symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s disease. As a veterinary neurologist , I routinely see clinical signs that can include sleeping a lot more, not recognizing […]
Dogs Need Resolutions too!
2011! Our year to reach and maintain a better level of fitness. We talked with the Doctors at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota for some clues about extending this to our family pets. Here are some tips from the experts! Resolving to reach, and maintain, a healthy weight is a good idea not […]
Canine Christmas – Bishop Animal Shelter, Bradenton
The Road Home: Thursday November 4 at 6:00
Feel like you want to contribute to the local rescue community but not sure how? This Thursday you can participate by joining us at College Hall at New College of Florida. It’s a benefit party to support Kickapoo Rescue, a Florida 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of unwanted dogs and horses. […]