Signs That Indicate That Your Dog May Have An Intestinal Blockage

7 December 2020
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Just like humans, dogs can experience a number of issues that require medical attention. One such issue is an intestinal obstruction. An intestinal blockage in a canine is very serious and can be fatal if the dog is not treated promptly by a veterinarian. Thus, if your dog has an intestinal obstruction, it is essential to take it to an animal hospital right away. In the event that your dog has consumed something that is too large to be passed during a bowel movement, surgery will likely be needed. Read More

Does Your Cat Like To Wander Through The Brush? 3 Things You Should Know About Cats And Lyme Disease

16 April 2018
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If your cats spend any time outside, especially in tall brush, you need to be concerned about Lyme disease. While cats don't usually come down with Lyme disease, it has been known to happen, which is why you need to keep a close eye out for the disease. Not only can your cats catch Lyme disease, they can also carry ticks home that can end up infecting your dogs, as well. Read More

Feeding Your New Pet Snake

6 January 2018
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Getting a pet snake is exciting. However, feeding your new snake will be different than feeding most other fluffy companions. Snakes have an incredibly primitive digestive system that's sensitive to many variables. Serving your snake the right food in the right way will make sure that your snake remains healthy and happy. What Size of Food When you feed your snake, it can't just be any size food. Too large of a rodent, and your snake may be injured or not be able to eat at all. Read More

Five Things That Can Speed Up The Recovery Process After Spaying

22 November 2017
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After being spayed, dogs typically need some time to recover before getting back a normal energy level. Before you take your dog in for surgery, you should be aware of what you can do at home to speed up recovery time and keep your dog as comfortable a possible after the surgery. The following are five things you can due to speed up the recovery process for your dog after spaying: Read More

How To Make Your Cat’s Recovery After Dental Surgery More Comfortable

8 November 2017
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In order to be a good cat parent, regular dental care for your kitty is a must. However, like with humans, sometimes dental care calls for tooth extractions. If your kitty has undergone tooth extractions or another kind of dental surgery, he or she may be in some discomfort for the days to come. However, as a pet parent, there are steps you can take to reduce this discomfort. Avoid Incision Area Read More

Saying Goodbye to a Pet

About Me

My name is Lisa Jenkins. Thanks for stopping by my website. I have had dogs, cats, horses and even pigs over the years. I love my pets and when it comes time to say goodbye it hurts terribly. I feel that we have been given a gift by being able to put our dying pets gently to sleep. Euthanization is sometimes the kindest option for a sick and suffering pet. My veterinarian and I are like-minded when it comes to euthanization. If one of my pets is suffering and has no chance of getting better, I feel it’s my duty to help relieve them of their pain. We recently had to put my twenty-year-old cat down. He had cancer for years but didn’t suffer. In the end, he let us know when it was time. I’m going to share some of my experiences and about my amazing veternarian.