Surgical Safety Checklists: A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem
Michael Kraun, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Small Animal Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, a BluePearl Veterinary Partners Hospital Over the past several decades, the field of medicine has become incredibly complex. With improvements in knowledge and technology, we have managed to make commonplace the treatment of diseases and injuries that […]
Parrotlets: A Small Parrot with BIG Personality
By Edward R. Moats Over my many years of working with companion birds, no other species of parrots has captured my attention more than Parrotlets. What are Parrotlets you ask? They are a group of small parrots ranging in height from 4.5 to 5.5 inches tall that inhabit neotropical forests and jungles in South America. […]
Pampered Paw Resort – Helping Dogs, Cats…and People
Sometimes there’s something special going on in your community, right under your nose. Entrepreneur Stephanie Cook combined her love and knowledge of animals with her to desire to give back, and she found a way to help people while helping pets. Pampered Paw Resort opened in April 2016 as an all-in-one resort offering doggie daycare and overnight boarding […]
Animal Friends
What is Kitten Season? At Animal Friends, each spring marks the beginning of what is known by many as kitten season. And, it’s not quite as fun as it sounds. As the weather gets warmer, stray and feral cats are preparing to welcome newborn kittens after a long winter. But, in 2017 alone, Animal Friends […]
In Loving Memory
Cleo Mader  April 2006 – November 2019 We found Cleo along with 8 littermates and her injured Mother in the backwoods of Maine. I was working as a veterinary technician at the time, so I took her and her family into work for care. We stitched up her mother and all the kittens received testing […]
Hounds Town
Hounds Town is a 9,000 square foot doggy day care facility located in the strip. With 22 kennels, they can provide overnight boarding and several separate play areas for daycare, as well as a full service doggie spa. For Daycare, dogs are grouped in natural packs based on similar size and temperament, so bullies get […]
Home for the Holidays
By Cody Hoellerman, Animal Friends Home for the holidays. It brings to mind such wonderful memories of being surrounded by family and friends. And, for animal lovers, what truly makes a house a home is the companionship of a beloved pet (or two!). At Animal Friends, our wish for each of the animals in our […]
Jefferson Memorial
There is a special place in the southern suburbs of Pittsburgh that is open, cozy, and tranquil respite from the bustle of the surrounding community. Affording beatific vistas of rolling hills and wooden glens that wrap around friendly nearby neighborhoods. Jefferson Memorial Cemetery has provided a a peaceful resting place since 1929 when it was […]
Remembering Aurelie
By Joanna Roberts Aurelie (French for blond) started out her life in a pet store. She was purchased as a Christmas present for someone. Her pet parent came to realize that she didn’t like other dogs. And they sadly surrendered her to a French Bulldog Rescue. When I saw her on the rescue site with […]
Classes to Help You with Your Pet
CCPC Sponsors Free Pet First Aid Certification Class for Pet Owners and Animal Professionals Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation (CCPC) will sponsor a free Introductory Pet First Aid Certification Class on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Bridgeville Public Library. Participants must register before Saturday, March 28, 2020. About the pet first aid class The Pet […]