Why National Spay Day is Important

I originally wrote this post in February 2012: Tuesday, February 28 is National Spay Day. Pioneered by the Doris Day Foundation in 1994, this event was created to call attention to the significant problem of pet overpopulation in the United States. We don’t think of...

Pet safety through the holidays

I originally wrote this post in October 2011: The last three months of the year are usually great fun for humans with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, as well as New Year’s Eve. Regardless which holidays you observe, be advised that each...

Pet Insurance: Is it right for you?

I originally wrote this post in August 2011: No one wants to choose between their savings and the life of their beloved pet. And given all the advances in veterinary medicine, there are greater treatment options to extend your pet’s life. But they come at a cost....