IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a disease which is difficult to diagnose. Normally IBS is discovered after a process of elimination. After eliminating other infectious, inflammatory and certain parasitic diseases, a presumptive diagnosis of IBS is suggested. Related to the similar disease in humans, where it is called spastic or nervous colon, this disease affects the large bowel.
Read more...In 1964, Martha and the Vandellas made the words, “summer’s here and the time is right” a popular household lyric. It must be true because many well-known music artists have sung those popular words over and over throughout the years. It may not be 1964 anymore but summer is here, and for many of us it is HOT!
Read more...Want passionate, productive employees? Bringing dogs into the workplace could be the answer. According to a recent study, dogs in the workplace can boost organizations' performance and bottom line by providing social support, reducing stress, and increasing social interaction.
Read more...Have you ever heard the expression, “Hotter than the 4th of July”? Where does this expression come from and what does it mean? According to data from currentresults.com, July is the hottest month of the year for most large US cities. Many of us will find ourselves facing temperatures in the high 80s to high 90-degree range
Read more...Last week we shared some general tips for traveling and packing for trips with your pet. This week, I would like to breakdown the different modes of traveling smart with your pet.
Read more...Are you planning to travel with your pet? Maybe take a road trip with your dog or fly on a plane with your cat? Maybe you are only traveling about 20-30 miles and you want to do it by bike? Can you get one of the good dog carts for bikes to accomplish this? Let’s take a look at some of the possibilities.
Read more...How do you choose your puppy’s name? Do you just hope that one will spring to mind when you look into their eyes? Or is there a tried and tested approach to finding the right one?
Read more...June is PTSD Awareness month. In this article we are going to highlight PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) and how our canine friends play an important role in the lives of individuals who live with this disorder every day.
Read more...Have you heard? It’s big news. Summer IS coming! Hard to believe, I know, but it’s true. That big yellow thing in the sky finally showing is proof. Planning summer travel with your best fur friend? We’ve got a few reminders to ensure a successful trip.
Read more...Are you tired of brushing the fur off your clothes with sticky rolls? Is daily vacuuming becoming too much of a chore? Do you find yourself constantly sweeping and mopping up pet fur? You are not alone! But why is this happening? Can you control it? There must be some end to this, right? We’ll take a look at some of the causes as well as some of the remedies in this article.
Read more..."BARF®" is our acronym that means Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. It is a complete and carefully balanced blend of raw meat, fruits, vegetables and bone. Our formula mimics what nature has designed our pet's to thrive on in the wild. The result is a pet free of allergies, digestive problems, and full of life!