Essential Oils and Your Pets Courtesy of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Essential oils are certainly popular these days, and many use essential oils as a home remedy for a variety of health issues, including nasal congestion, anxiety, sore muscles, and
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Having a Dog or Cat is a Sacred Experience By Judith Fales and Annette Pinder There’s a reason why local veterinarian Dr. James Albert is listed as one of the 10 best veterinarians in Buffalo. Pet owners who entrust their furry friends to his care call
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Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly just don’t let Rover or Muffy eat it! Compliments of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society Most of us will likely be celebrating the holidays differently this year due to the pandemic. Regardless of how we choose to celebrate our
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Can you give your dog or cat aspirin? Compliments of PetPlan Blog Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) remedy for pain relief, fever reduction, and clot prevention. You may be tempted to give it to pets with similar symptoms, but they are toxic to and life-threatening
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Get Curious About Your Cat’s Health Courtesy of the Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society Adopting and fostering pets continues nationwide as people add furry friends to their families for company during these unprecedented times. However, building a bond is just the first step to pet ownership; curiosity
Read more →The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) is announcing scheduled dates for its free rabies vaccination clinics on Saturday, September 19 and Tuesday, September 29. Registrations will be required for these events, and the online registration will open on September 9. No walk-ins will be permitted. Locations,
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Transitioning Pets to Post-Quarantine Routines Courtesy of Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society As we ease COVID-19 restrictions, get out more, and return to work, many pets are seeing their daily routines of hanging out with us come to an end. While some cats and dogs handle routine changes
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Niagara County Department of Health Performs Field Surveillance for Ticks And Warns Against Tick Exposure and Risk of Lyme Disease Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a public health concern throughout Western New York. With warmer weather, ticks are actively feeding and reproducing. “While several tick species can
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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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