By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS So many people are having a rough time of it right now. They are distracted, agitated, and nothing seems to be going their way. It’s no wonder, given the current events around the world. All…
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By KRISTEN LANE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS Ten Things You May Be Surprised to Learn About the Western PA Humane Society 1. The clock is NOT ticking. The adoptable animals in our shelter never have a time…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Dry cat food is the very worst thing anyone can feed a cat – no matter how natural it is said to be. Studies show that kitty kibble causes a mild dehydration…
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By ANN YEAGER The Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center has a rich history filled with many triumphs and heartaches, beginning in the early twentieth century. During all the events that have occurred throughout the years, there have been two common…
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By DR. DOUG KNUEVEN, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Nutrition is the basis of health. To build and run a healthy body, both wholesome raw materials and appropriate fuel are needed. We have been led to believe that processed pet foods…
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By SUSAN WAGNER, DVM MS One of the most controversial topics surrounding our pets is animal communication. I remember when I first heard about the concept of talking to animals. I was a practicing neurologist, and an internist friend told…
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By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI No animal likes to spend time in a cage. Any shelter will tell you that an animal who has spent time prior to adoption in a foster home is much more likely to be adopted and be…
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Did you know that City of Pittsburgh residents can receive up to five cat or dog spays and neuters—absolutely free—through the City of Pittsburgh Spay and Neuter Program? By BERNADETTE KAZMARSKI Free Cat or Dog Spay/Neuter Program for City of…
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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…
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By KAREN SABLE OWNER OF PET EMERGENCY TRAINING, LLC Pet CPR Demonstration April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and what better time to talk about the importance of knowing what to do if an emergency occurred with your…
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