Ambulance Gives Pets a Fighting Chance
Featured on Channel 19 News, one of our wonderful clients, Connie Price, recalls how Squad FiftyOne was an invaluable help to her and her pet. ...
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10 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels
With more and more pet parents opting to travel with their beloved companions, many hotels not only allow dogs as guest, but some even has special amenities such as separate menus, dog beds, collars, and daycare services. Below are some of the best dog-friendly hotels as...
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Survey Reveals Safety Concerns When Driving With Pets
We love our pets and we want to take them everywhere with us. But many worry about driving with their dogs. These are the findings published by Volvo USA entitled "Dogs, Cars, and the People Who love Them." Volvo has partnered with Harris Poll to...
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The 10 Most Expensive Cat Breeds
[gallery size="large" ids="18507,18514,18513,18511,18510,18509,18508,18518,18512,18520"] The list may vary slightly, depending on the source, but here is a summary of the 10 most expensive kitties money can buy thanks to years of selective breeding techniques. Not for the faint of heart, these cats range in price from a...
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Overview of Paralysis vs. Lameness in Dogs
Many of our clients are pet parents with dogs who are unable to walk or have very limited ability to move. Having a dog that is experiencing sudden or gradual paralysis or lameness is distressing for any pet owner. It is extremely important that you...
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MWD: The Dogs of War Donation Drive
November kicks off our annual donation drive on behalf the U.S. War Dogs Association. Dogs, along with their volunteer handlers, trained in teams as scouts, trackers, sentry, mine/booby-trap/tunnel and water detection of hostile forces. Dogs were used in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Persian Gulf, Bosnia,...
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Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
I would bet that this is one of the most asked questions in all of veterinary medicine. The fact of the matter is no one knows for sure why dogs eat grass, but there are a number of prevailing theories. The good news is most...
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Helping Animals Displaced by Hurricane Harvey
As most of you are well aware, humans are not the only ones who have been affected by the devastating conditions left behind by Hurricane Harvey. Thousands of animals have been displaced, stranded, and abandoned. Animal welfare, rescues, shelters, medical professionals, and disaster response teams...
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Human Medicines That Are Safe for Pets
From the #AskTheSquad files: One of the more common questions we receive is "Is it ok give my pet ( insert human medication here )?" The answer is yes, there are some human medications that are safe for pets (see list below), BUT you must ALWAYS consult...
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Common Reasons for Paw Licking in Dogs
One of the common issues we are asked about is "why does my dog keep licking his paw?" Dog's paws are built to handle considerable stress but constant licking is often a sign that something is amiss and should be discussed with your vet. 1. Fungal...
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