Take your pet on that family vacation
Tips for safe, easy days on the road
This is the summer when people are discovering the wonders close by, skipping that exotic jet-away for a vacation that’s shorter, cheaper and accessible by car. And that means a lot of pets are going, too.
The trend toward taking dogs along has been building for a long time, with both low-end and luxury hotels inc… [ read more » ]
Canine collar tags have a long history
People have always wanted some way to get a roving dog home. And government authorities have always wanted a way to either put a property tax on a dog or, in la… [ read more » ]
Worms? Maybe not
Q: Our dog is dragging his behind on the lawn. Can you recommend the best wormer from the pet store? — P.R., via e-mail
A: It may not be worms. When a … [ read more » ]
Open windows can be hazardous for cats
Don’t let a cool breeze tempt you to open the window and put your cat at risk. Although cats are able to right themselves in midair and land on all four feet, t… [ read more » ]
Reasons pets end up homeless
The National Council of Pet Population and Policy has studied the reasons why pets end up homeless, in order to help people work through issues in hopes of keep… [ read more » ]
Feline asthma can be helped
Labored breathing is always a cause for alarm, and any cat who’s in respiratory distress needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. For some cats, the diagn… [ read more » ]
College pets not the best idea
Q: I am going off to college in the fall, and I am going to miss my cat so much. She is as old as I am — 18 — which means she’s really better off staying ho… [ read more » ]
All information copyright 2009 by Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori.
This information is provided for the personal use of Pet Connection readers
and may not be reproduced in any way or in any media without expressed,
written permission of Dr. Marty Becker, Gina Spadafori, Honest Dog L.L.C.
and the Universal Press Syndicate.
Contact us
for information on using any material
from this Web site. All advice offered is general, and the Pet Connection is
not responsible for any problems arising from the use or misuse of the
information. Since each animal and each situation is unique, we recommend
that you contact your own veterinarian for help with any health or behavior
problems in your pet.
Terms & Conditions