Affecting all vertebrates, including dogs and us humans, albinism is a congenital disorder that causes an absence of skin pigmentation. Also known as achromia or achromasia, this pigment deficiency results in white colored fur, pink skin, and pink or blue … Continue reading
We recently saw a segment on the news about “crush” videos and how they have recently become legal again. Have you heard of them? A crush video is basically a video fetish of feet stepping on food, objects, and also … Continue reading
Many people think that cats (especially indoor ones) have no need for pet insurance because they are not at risk of ever getting hurt. While it may be true that their risk of accidents is lower, there is no way … Continue reading
Teaching your dog tricks is one of the most enjoyable things you can do with your canine companion. It is an excellent way to interact with one another and can help build a strong bond between owner and pet. It … Continue reading
I think its official, I have the two laziest dogs ever. I wouldn’t necessarily call them “lap dogs” they’re more like “couch, floor, coffee table, anywhere-I-can-find-a-place-to-lay-down dogs” & my word, they snore! Especially my poodle! she snores like a freight … Continue reading
Did you know Earth Day was on Thursday? Well it’s not too late to celebrate by giving a little back to our Mother Earth. There are so many things you can do, big and small. If you’re feeling ambitious, plant … Continue reading
Ahh.. What a week! I think the kids are out to drive me crazy. Anabelle, my four-year-old, likes to play games. She doesn’t understand that I don’t like some of her toys. So when she falls asleep I eat them. … Continue reading
As spring comfortably settles in, more of us are getting outside to garden. This usually means that our pets are spending more time outdoors as well. Pet owners, please always be cautious of the plants in yours and your neighbors’ … Continue reading
I mentioned that the people who work here don’t want anyone feeding their dogs. Seems a little mean, since they’re so cute and treats make them so happy. I concede that a couple of the Trupanion dogs visit the veterinarian with various allergies, sometimes food-related. … Continue reading
Fiona is an obedience school dropout. There, I said it. It took me by surprise, actually. Fiona was the star of her puppy class. Follow that up with stellar performance at her “Terrible Teens” obedience session. So naturally I signed … Continue reading
