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Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease that can affect many species: dogs, cats, and even humans. It’s caused by Giardia, a single-celled parasite that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of infected animals. Among experts, there is some question about the number of Giardia subtypes that can cause disease in animals and the potential of these subtypes to also infect humans. Though humans are susceptible to infection with Giardia, infection by the same subtypes prevalent in animals is thought to be exceedingly rare but remains a point of controversy and investigation. The parasite lives in the intestines of infected animals and humans, and…

Why Microchip? It is recommended that you identify your pet even if you don’t plan to let him or her go outside. Even “indoor” pets can get out by accident, and many lost pets are never returned to their owners because they have no identification. Collars and tags are popular, effective methods of identification, but they can come off. Microchips, which are implanted just under the pet’s skin, are one way to permanently identify pets. What Is a Microchip? A microchip is a tiny electronic device—about the size of a grain of rice—that uses radio waves to transmit stored information…

  Hosting Thanksgiving dinner as a pet owner can come with its own unique set of concerns: How do I keep the dog from swiping the turkey off the counter before it's served? Luckily, here are 5 Thanksgiving dinner tips for dogs and cats below. After all, Thanksgiving should be a day to safely enjoy delicious food with all of your loved ones — including our four-legged friends! 1. Don’t slip your pet these dangerous foods. Just can’t resist that pitiful stare from underneath the table? If you can't bear to leave your furriest family member out of the holiday…