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By Dr. Klint Hockenberry Did you know that the mouth is the beginning of the digestive system? Teeth and saliva begin the processing of food to make sure nutrients are able to be absorbed by the body. The teeth are responsible for grasping, cutting and crushing food. Good dental hygiene extends your pet’s longevity and quality of life. Conditions such as tartar, gingivitis, and gum recession can lead to pain, bad breath, tooth loss, liver

As the holidays approach, many children will ask Santa, or their parents, for a new fuzzy family member.  In the world of exotic animals, pocket pets are becoming very popular, particular guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets.  Before choosing a pocket pet as a Christmas gift, owners should be aware that the housing, and care, for one of these little bundles of joy can be intensive.  They also have different dietary needs than a traditional pet. 

Lyme disease occurs when the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi is transmitted to a dog by the bite of a deer tick. Pennsylvania is categorized as a high-risk state by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC). Over 1 in 16 dogs test positive for Lyme disease nationwide and the prevalence of Lyme disease in dogs and humans continues to increase yearly. Many dogs affected with Lyme disease do not have easily noticeable signs, while some will have

by Kaitlin Evaston This weekend I went to BINGO sponsored by a dog rescue called 2nd Chance 4 Life. The BINGO was fun, I won a few prizes, and all the proceeds went towards helping animals. Most people that know me well know that I am a huge advocate for rescuing animals. I’m a dog foster and foster failure. I have spent most of the past few years working at a shelter and with other

by Kaitlin Evaston This day in age there are many different opinions on the neutering of male dogs. Now whether it’s a “masculine” thing or just simply your own personal fear of your dog undergoing surgery, people need to know that neutering your male dog is not only safer for them but it’s safer for other dogs and humans as well. An un-neutered male dog is more likely to get testicular cancer and have prostate