Recent Outbreak of Dog Influenza Canine influenza or "The Dog Flu" is primarily the result of two influenza strains: H3N8 from an equine origin and H3N2 from an avian origin. Both of these strains were previously known to infect species other than dogs, but are now able to infect and spread among [...]
Why Spaying or Neutering Your Dog is the Norm For years now it has been common practice for dog owners to spay/neuter their dogs as puppies before they even reached sexual maturity. Some who didn't abide were sometimes referred to as irresponsible dog owners. Many pet day care or dog boarding [...]
How Is My Dog Smarter? It really does stand to reason why most people feel dogs are not intelligent. After all, dogs eagerly drink out of the toilet and consume rubbish out of the trash. However, recent studies have shown that dogs are much smarter than your think. Heightened Domesticated Senses [...]
What's the Right Dog for You? When choosing the right dog for you, there are many factors to consider before making a permanent decision. In fact, selecting the right breed is just as an important as deciding to have a dog in your life. It is actually a major decision that [...]
Bad Dog Breath When you think about causes of bad breath among humans you may envision garlic bread, black coffee, onions, smoking, tuna fish sandwiches, illness and poor oral hygiene. But why do dogs get dog breath? When your dog wants to show you love with a few big, slurpy kisses [...]
Many say that cats have a mind of their own. Mysterious, playful, inquisitive or shy, cats are a joy in any home. June is Adopt a Cat month and a great time for selecting a new family member. Your local animal shelter offers felines of different varieties to begin a lasting [...]
June is National Hug Your Cat Day! I Need a Hug!! We all know the power of a hug and how it makes us feel inside. Affection from a cat is very special because it indicates that your pet feels safe and loved – you are best friends! To [...]
You May Be Able to Save Your Pet's Life The pet cancer awareness month of May helps pet owners stay informed of their pet's risk for cancer, symptoms, and treatment options. By being aware of your pet's risk for cancer, you may be able to save your pet's life in the [...]
April 11th is National Pet Day! So show your pet some extra love today! We celebrate National Pet Day, although in the eyes of pet parents, every day is dedicated to our friends with fur, fins and feathers. In addition, Dr. Whitworth loves caring for your dogs and cats by keeping [...]
When it comes to pet safety and poisonous substances, pet owners should think of their pets in the same way they would a toddler. Everything that is dangerous that they can chew, lick, spill or touch should be kept securely out-of-reach. Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center manages more [...]
