Summer Safety – Protecting pets from the Sun, heat
Pets are considered part of the family, but some may not get the care they should in the summer. The American Cancer Society reported 3.5 million cases of skin cancer last year for people but they’re not the only ones who can get skin cancer. Pets can develop skin...
Dog Saved Moments Before Euthanasia When Tick Is Found
A dog was close to drawing his last breath when a sharp-eyed intern at the animal hospital noticed a tick behind his ear. The dog, a ten-year-old Sheltie named Ollie, had been lethargic since returning from a trip to the Umpqua River. Ollie’s owners, Al and Joelle...
Dog’s loss to cancer highlights costs of caring for pets
A FAMILY has spoken of their devastation at the loss of their beloved dog after a last-gasp effort to save his life ended in heartbreak. Poor Henry the Doberman passed away only days after his family had come up with a plan to pay for his treatment. But they had to...