Public health experts are concerned about a drop in immunizations for children across the country. Many parents are cancelling well-child checkups to avoid possible exposure to Covid-19. Without immunizations, millions of children are at risk for serious illnesses such as measles, whooping cough an others. Preventive...
Life has turned upside for all of us since COVID-19 arrived. This new normal means the possibility of being quarantined in our homes. A quarantine means being prepared to stay home for two weeks or longer. You have probably already purchased food supplies and related...
Telemedicine is the delivery of health care services when the doctor is at a separate location from the patient. By using technology including cell phones and computers, doctors are able to consult with patients. Medical care is delivered from a distance through the use of...
Dogs make road trips more fun. The companionship of a four legged co-pilot certainly makes driving more enjoyable. While taking a pet on a road trip may require a little extra effort, having our furry family member along for the ride more than makes up...
What is a franchise? Don’t worry, this isn’t a ridiculous question to be asking yourself. Sure, you may drive by franchises every day – restaurants and food offerings, coffee shops, etc. – but what exactly are these businesses? Legally speaking, a franchise is defined as one business...
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet can be difficult and heartbreaking. Many faced with this painful reality want to commemorate their four legged family member in a significant way. There are several creative ways to do so including turning a pet's ashes into a diamond...
Canine parvovirus, also known as parvo, is a deadly, highly contagious disease easily prevented through vaccination. Vaccination is virtually 100% effective in protecting your pet against this deadly disease. Puppies who are not vaccinated and exposed to the parvovirus have a poor prognosis. Parvo is...
In 2009, during the Great Recession, Dr. Sam Meisler came up with his idea of the PetWellClinic. “The original idea came up while reading the New York Times in bed with my morning coffee way back in 2006,” said Dr. Meisler. “In fact, it was...
For many years, the rule of thumb was for every dog year the human equivalent was 7 years. This seven to one ratio was established in the middle of the 20th century. Though not entirely clear how this seven to one rule formula was established,...
Why we love our pets so much is not easily explained. When our pets look into our eyes, we see nothing but love reflected back at us. Our pets are like our children. We share a mutual devoted affection with them. But why? Has this...