Category: Articles
When I was young, researching a subject required an encyclopedia and the library’s card catalogue. If the answers couldn’t be found there, I had to find an actual expert …
Some people find reptiles, especially snakes, terrifying. Many others find them fascinating! All too often, curiosity leads people to purchase or assume ownership of a reptile without fully understanding …
For all of us, the holidays bring excitement and joy but sometimes also a bit of anxiety. Our pets don’t always experience the joy but they can definitely feel …
At this time of year, most of us look forward to a Thanksgiving feast! Many people enjoy indulging in special foods only to feel miserable after the meal. As …
Fall is here! The weather is finally cooling down and we can enjoy traditions like pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating. But this time of year can be dangerous for dogs, …
Pet care has come a long way in the past few decades. When I worked as a technician in veterinary hospitals 20 years ago (!) our diagnostic and treatment …
If you have ever had a cat, you know that cleaning a litterbox is part of the package. It is not glamorous but a cat has to go when …
Imagine how your mouth would feel if you didn’t brush your teeth for a full year. Imagine how it would feel after five or ten years! You might expect …
Many items, such as mercury thermometers and drop-side cribs, were once widely used but have been virtually eliminated due to known safety hazards. It is my hope that retractable …
As you read this article, you are probably feeling grateful for our beautiful Florida weather. This climate attracts people from all over the world but it is also a …
