With the recent snow and falling temperatures, it appears that winter is definitely upon us. This is the perfect time for a winter pet care refresher. Like their human counterparts, pets have difficulty maneuvering in this weather, especially on ice. Many of us have used or will be using some type of de-icing method to …
Pet Safe Ice Melts
Did you know that not all ice melters are created alike? With winter weather upon us, it’s time to think about snow and ice removal. Most of us will think nothing of sprinkling a little rock salt on our sidewalks and driveways, but did you know that rock salt can damage your hardscapes or injure …
Winter Blues Strikes Pets
Have you noticed a change in your pet, especially in the past few weeks? Perhaps he is afflicted with SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a subtype of major depression that comes and goes based on the seasons. Did you know that just like people, pets can suffer from this condition? Pets …
Winter Weather Advisory for Pets in the Philadelphia Area
Even after the snow ends, the frigid, winter air will remain locked over our area with wind chills registering below zero. This is another one of those dangerously cold days. It is imperative that we take a few common sense precautions to be sure that our furry friends are protected. Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of …
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Pet Safe De-Icing Methods
With the recent snow and falling temperatures, it appears that winter is upon us. This is the perfect time for a winter pet care refresher. Like their human counterparts, pets have difficulty maneuvering in this weather, especially on ice. Many of us have used or will be using some type of de-icing method to clear …
SAD -Does Your Pet Have the Winter Blues?
The dead of winter generally refers to the middle of January. It is characterized by long, cold nights and very short days. When the weather gets colder and the days shorter, you tend to spend more time indoors. You might even notice that you are feeling lethargic, fatigued, hungry, and maybe even a little depressed. …