First registered by the AKC in 1904, the Chihuahua is one of the oldest known breeds in North America. They originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and are a likely ancestor of the Techichi – a sacred dog of the ancient Toltecs. Although they are known for their mighty personalities, they are also one of the smallest

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (commonly referred to as DKA) is a medical emergency that occurs in animals when there is not enough insulin in the body to control their blood sugar (glucose) levels. This may occur for many reasons including, but not limited to, a diabetic dog undergoing a stressful event of some kind and releasing hormones

It is an hour or so after breakfast. You and your young large breed dog had a great run this morning. But something is wrong. Your dog is restless. He whines. He tries to get your attention. He goes outside but he does not seem to be able to have a bowel movement. He retches

Rats are wonderful resilient creatures. They also are, often unfairly,  the subject of many nightmarish tales. These animals have been amazingly successful on an evolutionary basis, used in research for their hardiness, intelligence, and propensity for developing and living with tumours … When I tell people my family rescues rats, people tend to either repelled

Moving can be a stressful time for everyone, so imagine how anxious it can make your pet. Animals can be easily stressed in situations where there is unexpected change or activity in the home. Follow these helpful tips to ease your pet’s stress when you are preparing to move: When packing up your home, try

Flea, tick, and parasite prevention is just one of those controversial topics that generates a lot of confusion for pet owners. Here are some questions often asked of animal care professionals regarding this subject: • Are fleas,ticks, parasites really that bad? • Are there “natural” remedies? • Are the products dangerous? • Why trust my