Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is the method by which circulation and respiration are externally supported in a person (or animal) in cardiac arrest. The reasons for undergoing cardiac arrest (i.e. "having a heart attack") are very different in humans and animals. While in reality CPR statistically has a low success rate in humans (somewhere between 15-29%, depending on the study), the number of animals that can be saved through CPR is even lower (less than ...

From chocolate to raisins, here’s what NOT to feed Fido — even if he begs.

It feels good to treat your pet to human food every once in a while. Those puppy-dog eyes are hard to resist as they watch you eat and try to convince you that they are starving! It makes you want to give them a taste of everything you eat. ...

Bloat is a very serious health risk for many dogs, yet many dog owners know very little about it.  Dog bloat is the second leading killer of dogs, after cancer.  It is frequently reported that deep-chested dogs, such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, and Dobermans are particularly at risk. 

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Exercise and Play are important for your pets' health and longevity.

Play and exercise keeps your pet's respiratory and circulatory system in good health. It helps keep obesity at bay, maintains muscle definition and flexible joints. Exercise and play also releases energy, relieves boredom, and keeps your pet's mind active. Exercise ...

Every year more and more people are turning toward a more holistic approach to their own health and well-being. Along with this trend comes growth in the number of guardians seeking a more holistic approach toward caring for their pets. So when we speak of providing "Holistic Care" for our companion animals, what does that really mean?

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A wild bird's survival strategy is to appear as healthy as possible to avoid the notice of predators. Many popular pet bird species are not many generations removed from the wild, but the same survival strategy that worked in a natural habitat is a bad one in captivity. Pet birds will sometimes show no sign of illness until they're too sick to be helped.

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Saying "no" when your pet looks at you with pleading eyes and coaxes for food from the table can be difficult. However, succumbing to your pet's wiles has the potential to create several problems.

Consistently adding human food to a nutritionally balanced commercial pet food may upset the nutrient balance of the diet.

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