SERVICE ANIMAL ALERT

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists will hold a public service event providing free eye screening exams to Service Animals during May 2014.All services are donated, in an effort to improve the Service Animals health and avert potential disease threats...

What is Cushing’s Disease?

This column was written by Sarah McElroy, DVM Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, is a syndrome resulting from excessive production of glucorticoid, the body’s natural steroid hormone. This can result from a hormonally active tumor of the pituitary...

MICROCHIP UPDATE

The American Kennel Club recently renamed their pet recovery service. Companion Animal Recovery is now known as AKC Reunite. Although they’ve updated their name, logo, and website, AKC Reunite still provides 24/7 assistance in reuniting registered lost pets with...

A CHANCE TO HELP

We’ve talked about Tails To Teach previously; it is the wonderful organization that goes into schools, bringing dogs into the classroom, enabling kids to be empowered by the unconditional love provided by the dogs. Tails To Teach (TTT) is looking to expand their...