Ever seen an older cartoon with a cat lapping up milk? I often wonder if that was a bowl of goat’s milk now that all of my animals are hooked. Raw goat’s milk has an amazing amount of nutrients and can satisfy more daily requirements than even fathomable. Take a moment and read one of […]
A limp can have more meaning than one might fathom. Ranging from a simple muscle spasm to cancer, a limp is something that should not be taken lightly. At one point or another, most animals and humans will deal with a change in gait in the form of a limp. While some come and go, […]
What exactly is a luxating patella? A luxating patella is known as a “floating kneecap”, and I often liken it to the disease Osgood Schlatters in people. Though the process by which it occurs may differ, the actual movement of the kneecap is quite similar. With luxating patella, the kneecap will pop in and out […]
For years few have questioned whether or not to get their animal fixed. It was routine, the standard of care, and the norm. It wasn’t so much a matter of IF you would get your pet fixed, rather of when. Adopted, rescued, breeder purchased, it didn’t matter, and they all had an appointment within the […]
Rachel Witucki is one of our Pet Beastro correspondents. This month she’s decided to do a piece on older dogs, seeing as November is adopt a senior animal month! There are some wonderful tips in her article that should absolutely be tried if you currently have an older dog, or are considering adopting an older […]
Hip dysplasia is one of the most dreaded diagnoses one can hear as a dog owner. Recently, the prevalence of hip dysplasia seems to have increased; yet the number of solutions remains the same. When it comes to this disease, there is little pet owners are offered. Well, it’s time for that to change. Hip […]
For years there’s been a debate on whether or not animals need a supplemental amount of roughage in the diet. We here at AAC give two huge paws and hooves up to vegetables and encourage all clients to hand down some carrots and apples when their furry ones are begging. Miss Rachel, a member of […]
Ever been curious on how to get your fussy kitty to switch to a raw diet? Our residential blogger of Handi-Cat Melanie Lusnak was certainly curious and decided to bust out the big guns and ask WWJTD (What would Jill Tack do?). See what she suggested and don’t forget to visit both www.handi-cat.com for more […]
What exactly is Wobbler disease? If you are a horse owner, you may be quite familiar with the disease. Did you know, however, that Wobbler disease is no stranger to canines? Let’s take a deeper look. What is Wobbler Syndrome? Wobbler is essentially a narrowing of spinal canal or space in between adjacent vertebrae of […]
The intervertebral disc is so small, yet it plays such a large part in our anatomy. The disc has multiple purposes, such as shock absorption and cushioning, and is an integral part of the spine. Without the disc, we would not be able to function. Each step we take is made possible because of our […]