Valley Fever Risk for Pets
Valley Fever in Dogs Credit: University of Arizona, College of Medicine Tucson How Dogs Get Valley Fever Valley Fever is caused by a fungus that lives in the desert soil in the southwestern United States. Like people, dogs are very susceptible to Valley fever. Dogs primarily contract Valley fever in the low desert regions of Arizona, New Mexico and southwestern Texas and the central deserts of California. Dogs accompanying people traveling through these areas or wintering in these warm climates have about the same chance as their owners of being infected. Dogs comprise the majority of Valley Fever cases in animals. However, other animals can get the disease as well. Cats, llamas, non-human primates, horses, zoo animals, and even wild animals have been reported with Valley Fever. Approximately 6-10% of dogs living in
How to Protect your Pets from Coyotes
How to Protect your Pets from Coyotes Published by Top Dog this article was written in collaboration with the U.S Department of Agriculture, Fish & Game, and other agencies… As we develop on the land that they on land they once occupied, coyotes are getting more and more widespread. We now are dealing with several in our neighborhood. It is so alarming to see neighborhood pets being threatened and to feel apprehension when you walk your dogs. There are several things that you need to know to keep you and your pet safe from coyotes. Don’t think that your pet is safe just because you have a fence around your yard. Even an eight foot wall is not a detriment. Coyotes have been known to jump fences. Don’t think your dog is
FOSTER & Be the YES in a Pet’s Life
Can you love and nurture a pet until we find it a FOREVER HOME? Fostering is the difference between LIFE or DEATH for lost and abandoned pets. When Anthem Pets is contacted about a cat or dog in need, we first have to secure a foster for the pet, and if a foster isn’t found, the pet may not be saved. Foster families provide temporary care for adults, seniors and the very young. Some animals need as little as a day or two in your home, while others may need care for an extended period of time. If you can only make a short-term commitment – up to 30 days – that will at least get the pet into our care where it will be safe. Because it is Kitten Season there
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion in Pets
Heat Exhaustion As temperatures soar, one of the most important pet care tips is to ensure that your furry friend stays hydrated. Unfortunately, most pet parents do not realize that the rising temperatures could pose a serious threat to their four-legged buddy, resulting in an overheated body. Heatstroke or hyperthermia is a common heat-related issue in pets when their core body temperature rises above the normal. In this condition, the body is unable to release the excess heat generated, which poses a serious risk of heat injury to tissues. As a pet owner, you may want to make sure that your furry buddy stays hydrated all the time. It is a good idea to carry bottled water along whenever you step out with your furry pal. Heatstroke: Factors, Causes, Signs Factors Overheated
Valley Fever Risk for Pets
Valley Fever in Dogs Credit: University of Arizona, College of Medicine Tucson How Dogs Get Valley Fever Valley Fever is caused by a fungus that
How to Protect your Pets from Coyotes
How to Protect your Pets from Coyotes Published by Top Dog this article was written in collaboration with the U.S Department of Agriculture, Fish &
FOSTER & Be the YES in a Pet’s Life
Can you love and nurture a pet until we find it a FOREVER HOME? Fostering is the difference between LIFE or DEATH for lost and
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion in Pets
Heat Exhaustion As temperatures soar, one of the most important pet care tips is to ensure that your furry friend stays hydrated. Unfortunately, most pet
Valentine’s Day Dog Treat Recipes
Delicious Homemade Treats for Valentine’s Day Credit and more recipes: Daily Paws The littlest love of your life is made of fur and cuddles: your
Valentine’s Day Cat Treat Recipes
Homemade Cat Treat Recipes Credit and more recipes: Catster We all like to over-indulge once in a while, and sometimes, we would like to indulge