Dementia is cruel, both to the patient and their family. It’s also not restricted to humans. Aging pets can suffer from dementia, too. In fact, according to CanineNeurology.com, about 30% of dogs 11 years or older and nearly all dogs 13.5 years and older display symptoms of Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CDD). Cats are also afflicted …
What did you say? Did I hear that right? Yes, just like humans, dogs can lose their hearing. Canine deafness can be caused by a number of factors, including congenital defects, chronic ear infections, head injuries, drug toxicity, degenerative nerve changes, old age, or disease. It is important to talk to your veterinarian if you …
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No Qualifications Required For This $60 Spay-Neuter Special Helping Hands Humane Society’s Community Clinic Made Possible by Hill’s Pet Nutrition is showing love to pitbulls and pitbull mixes this February by offering a $60 spay-neuter special for families. Anyone in the community can take advantage of this special – there are no qualifications required to …
Starting a small business is never easy. There are at least 10,000 things you need to do, most for the very first time! One of those virgin “to-do’s” is applying for a new business loan. (I still get cold sweats thinking about it.) I had to provide so much documentation, far more than I did …
While getting older has its benefits (I love senior citizen’s discounts!), it has some definite downsides. That applies to both humans and our pets. I remember seeing age spots, or liver spots, on my grandmother’s hands. Now I am seeing the same thing on the belly of my beloved Mimi, a 13½-year-old Lhasa Apso who …
Canine Age Spots and Fatty Masses…Because Even Dogs Show Their Age! Read More »
When I was at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. here in Topeka, Kansas, my position in the marketing and innovation group entailed developing and introducing new, innovative products. One of my assignments was a bit different – I was asked to re-invigorate our current line of Dog Treats! Our research showed that a science-based company offering …
Tail Bangers Treats Now Available at TLC Pet Hotel Read More »
Planning for your four-legged loved ones can be just as challenging as planning for your two-legged loved ones. A typical question is, “Do I need a trust or a will?” The answer is, “It depends.” When planning for your pets you’ll want to consider the following: How many pets do you have? What types of …
Estate Planning For Pets – Is That Really A Thing? Read More »
How wonderful to be recognized outside of your home state for doing something unique and innovative! Tender Loving Care Pet Nursing Hotel has a unique business model in that we provide care to the cats and dogs that have not had successful experiences in traditional doggie daycare and overnight facilities. We call these pets Special …
Talking Special Needs Pet Care on the Animal Innovations Show Read More »
Pet parents have asked us why we use “KLIMB” platforms to train dogs! The answer is, they help your dog learn faster. There is a reason zoo animal trainers train a “station” behavior as one of the animal’s fundamental skills. When an animal is on a station, they become more focused on the trainer. The …
