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Raising Orphaned Puppies

Hand raising orphaned animals is never an easy job and the more mouths to feed, the more difficult it becomes. Here is my experience bottle feeding and caring for 6 puppies after their mom, sadly was euthanized. On September 15, 2015 I got the call. Shadow had given birth to…

Pros and Cons of Adopting a Pet

Getting a pet is not an easy decision. Pets require time, understanding, and training.  We all want a cuddly, warm friend to come home to, but responsibilities and costs require us to properly take care of our pets.  Carefully considering all the consequences of welcoming a new pet into the…

How I Decided to Become a Veterinarian Technician

So you’re five years old and you love animals and grownups keeping asking you what you want to be when you grow up and you simply reply, “A vet!”. Fast forward ten years and you’re in high school actually trying to make the decision as to what you want to…

Obesity in Pets

Obesity isn’t just restricted to people anymore. Obesity in the pet population is becoming a serious health risk for animals all over the world. This problem is not just a concern for cats and dogs, but for many other animals as well. First off we need to define obesity, then…