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The (Canine) Stuff of Dreams in NYC
The (Canine) Stuff of Dreams Have you ever wondered while watching Fido twitch, run in place, wag his tail and drool in his sleep what he’s dreaming about? Animal behavior experts have actually been looking into just that. In a story titled Do Dogs Dream? by...
Heartworm and Wintering Mosquitoes in NYC
Heartworm and Wintering Mosquitoes Tick-borne and mosquito-transmitted diseases don't take a vacation when the weather turns frigid. And mosquitoes are the exclusive carriers of Heartworm Disease. So how is it conceivable that mosquitoes can survive in NYC, Manhattan,...
Is Singing to Pooch Okay? NYC
Is Singing to Pooch Okay? We’ve all seen the videos, commercials and TV shows featuring dogs singing solo or with their humans. As charming as the act may be, did you ever find yourself wondering if you should sing to your pooch and if he or she might actually enjoy...
MDs and Vets working to promote early detection of Lyme in NYC
MDs and Vets working to promote early detection of Lyme Name a few things you and your pooch have in common. Maybe one of them is sharing walks in the woods on your weekend getaways to Upstate New York or New England. Whatever the venue of these adventures you share,...
Ten Reasons Why You Should Take Care of Your Pet’s Teeth in NYC
Ten Reasons Why You Should Take Care of Your Pet’s Teeth October may not be National Pet Dental Health Month (which is actually in February) but that doesn’t mean the time isn’t right to review the topic and make it relevant for every month of the year! Chances are...
Obesity Epidemic in Pets in NYC
NYC Obesity Epidemic in Pets As a journalist I started writing about obesity in US citizens more than a decade ago. The topic has been in the mainstream media for at least as long so by now it’s no secret that obesity and morbid obesity adversely affect our overall...
The Art of Trimming Your Puppy’s Nails in NYC
The Art of Trimming Your Puppy’s Nails Budding pet parents have lots of questions about their tiny, fluffy little charges right from the start. Just like for the parent of a newborn human, first time trimming of nails can be a stressful proposition. Thank goodness for...
(Canine) Angels Come in All Shapes and Sizes in NYC
(Canine) Angels Come in All Shapes and Sizes Throughout Millennia, dogs have been referred to as heroes for performing the often unexpected acts of bravery we humans sometimes shy away from. For instance, there was Lassie, the famous Collie and family pet who had a...