The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there is no evidence in the US that companion animals can spread COVID-19 to people. There is also no reason to believe that shelter dogs are a source of COVID-19. Experts are aware of a small number
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Courtesy of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society No pet parent wants to encounter fleas, but they’re all too common in our furry friends. Signs of flea infestations aren’t always apparent, but pet owners should be aware of them: Scratching, licking, biting: Fleas reside in hard-to-reach places. The head,
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Protect Yourself from Ticks Common Sense Prevention & Alert Observations are Recommended ERIE COUNTY, NY— After another mild Western New York winter, the number of ticks in Erie County may be increased compared to previous years. More ticks could lead to more people exposed to tick borne
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By Shannon Traphagen Southtowns Animal Hospital in West Seneca, NY, is helping pet owners in need feed their pets. The Animal Food Bank of WNY is a non-profit organization dedicated to supplying food for animals in need. For many, when economic times get tough or a loss
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By Shannon Traphagen Swimming provides a great workout. It requires that you move your whole body against the resistance of the water, and keeps your heart rate up while taking impact stress off your body. According to researchers at Bucknell University and the USA Swimming Association, swimming
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Can your dog’s feet get burned? by Dr. Kim Smyth Before you burst out the door with Fido on a hot day, stop to think—is the street too hot for four-legged feet? The answer is, yes, it can be. Sometimes these injuries can be quite severe, blistering
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Doggie Yoga, Pet CPR and Puppy Push-Ups – Fitness and Education for You and Your Pet By Katie Coleman Kim Sauer loved being with pets and their owners so much that she decided to spread her passion by opening Sit n’ Stay Pet Services. Now, 14 years later,
Read more →Second 2016 Animal Rabies Case Identified in Niagara County Niagara County, NY 3/18/2016 4:34:58 PM “The Niagara County Department of Health Division of Environmental Health has been notified that a raccoon submitted for rabies testing from Lockport Street in the Village of Youngstown was confirmed positive for
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Find your ‘furever’ friend at a local rescue shelter (NAPS)—Each year, approximately 7 million pets enter U.S. shelters. Unfortunately, 3 million of them are euthanized—but you can help change that. Save a life by choosing to adopt your next dog and consider these tips. Step 1: Test
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The death of a pet often creates a void in a pet owner’s life. Finding ways to cope with the situation can help alleviate some pain. The strong bonds many people share with their pets can make the death of those pets, be it sudden or expected,
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