I draw a lot of the inspiration for this column through my own experiences. With 14-year-old and 17-year-old dogs, senior pet care is top of m…
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Traci Howerton
Hot spots are one of the most common skin conditions in dogs. Also known as acute moist dermatitis, hot spots are itchy, red lesions that deve…
Hurricane season officially started on June 1, but we know that the season doesn’t really heat up until right about now. We are officially in …
Some pet owners approach cat care a little differently than dog care when it comes to visiting the veterinarian’s office. It's a myth, however…
Living in south Louisiana, it is not uncommon to encounter wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, opossums, birds, snakes, foxes or coyotes. Sp…
A container of abandoned guinea pigs recently was found in Lafreniere Park, and now, the animal shelter in Jefferson Parish is seeking homes f…
This is proving to be a recording-setting year for populations at animal shelters. Perfectly adoptable dogs are at risk due to the volume of a…
With the summer vacation booked and the bags packed, the last item on the checklist may be finding a great place to board the pets.
I’ve been grooming my dogs myself for about two years now. I think I’m doing a pretty good job, and it’s much easier than when I first started…