VCA Castle
For many of us, our pets are more than our best friends; they are a part of our family, and we want only the best for them. Pets are living longer lives, and here at VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital, we recognize the importance of preventive health care and age-related medical conditions. With that reasoning, […]
Kim Lenz – Behind the Lenz Photography
Spotlight is a recurring column that highlights Pittsburgh PetConnections artists and photographers that regularly give back to the animal welfare community. For more information on how to submit a person or business, please email info@pghpetconnections.com with “spotlight” in the header. Kim Lenz – Behind the Lenz Photography Yes, that’s her real name. Kim Lenz has felt a special […]
CARMAA
Friends working together to help animals. CARMAA – the Coalition to Adopt, Rehome and Match Abandoned Animals — is a non-profit corporation formed in 2009 with a simple idea. With varied backgrounds and experience in many shelters and rescues, the group wanted to help in a novel way, by offering a specific idea – an all encompassing, umbrella form of support. […]
Pets for Vets: Trainers Needed for Lifesaving Program
By Joanne Moore, Chief Programs Officer at Animal Friends “He gets me out of bed in the morning!” “He has encouraged me to get active again and motivates me to remain connected to the world around me on my tough days.” “She has made me laugh more in the past two weeks than I can […]
You, Your Pet, and the “Love Hormone”
Animal caregivers sure do love their four-legged companions. Most of us consider our pets to be members of the family. We play together, eat together, and live our lives together. It is comforting to come home after a rough day to a wagging tail or a gentle purr. Our pets somehow seem to know just […]
Five Ways to Sneak Healthy Eating into Your Life
by Kristen Lane, Certified Health Coach You’re a responsible and loving pet owner, making sure that your four-legged buddy gets the best of care, including high quality nutrition. But what about you? If you’re like most Americans, you rely heavily on food that comes in a can, box, or bag. In other words, processed food. […]
The Many Manifestations of Lyme Disease
Written by Emily Klosterman, DVM, MS, DACVIM Pennsylvania and other states along the eastern seaboard are common places where dogs might contract Lyme disease. Recognizing the signs of Lyme disease can lead to quicker diagnosis and treatment. However, the disease can manifest in many different ways, thus making it difficult for even the most vigilant […]
Art & Photography Spotlight
Animal welfare has always been a driving influence in April Minech’s life. With a starting role as a shelter dog walker 15 years ago, she began a journey that would merge her background, love of animals and artistic abilities into the distinct work she produces today. From the early days of volunteering, Ms. Minech knew […]
Intervertebral Disc Disease Kendra R. Mikoloski, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
What is intervertebral disc disease? The spinal cord is a very important, delicate structure responsible for conveying signals from the brain to the rest of the body (and vice versa). Because of its fragility, it is encased in bones, called vertebrae, to keep it protected. The channel in the vertebrae where the spinal cord lies […]
Alternative medicine is the fastest growing sector in medical field
Alternative medicine is the fastest growing sector in medical field in the United States and its popularity is reaching new highs year to year, while mainstream medicine goes lower and lower. This trend is driven by patients disappointed with the results of the treatments and skyrocketing costs of medicine. More and more patients come to […]