Orange County Pet News

As far back as 2003, there were reports that all 27 veterinary schools in North America were thinking about new guidelines in relation to annual vaccinations for pets. A brand new protocol was accepted, which acknowledged that the immune systems of both dogs and cats are totally mature by the age of 6 months. [...]

Many Americans are overweight because we eat too much and don’t get enough exercise. Unfortunately we’re doing the same to our pets. We’re often too busy to take our dogs for a walk or to play at the park. More and more cats are living indoors these days. To compound the problem, we often give [...]

Pet Insurance is much like medical insurance for people. You pay a premium each month, and they pay medical expenses for your pet. Much like health insurance for people, pet insurance plans have limitations. There are maximum amounts that they’ll pay for certain things. Some expenses aren’t covered at all. Some policies offer coverage for [...]

When it comes to your pet, keeping them healthy is your number one priority. Most pet owners would do anything for their beloved pet, no matter what it costs. Sometimes your pet will have a condition that with the advancements of technology can now be treated  – for a hefty price. If you want to [...]

Your dog needs regular exercise in order to stay healthy. One of the easiest ways to provide it is to take him for walks. Of course, canines don’t always stay on track while they’re outside, so you’ll need to take a few steps to make sure the walk is pleasant for both of you. Today’s [...]

Chickens are fun and easy to keep. These individual characters are rewarding, as they’ll entertain you with their clucking around, re-arranging the flooring material in their run and taking dustbaths. You should get eggs daily except in the middle of winter. Most chickens can lay up to 6 eggs a week so just keeping, say [...]

Parrots make great pets because they’re clever and very good looking. It’s fun and entertaining to teach a parrot to talk, sing or make noises. Because parrots live a long time, sometimes up to 100 years, a parrot is truly a lifetime commitment – and then some!  Although you can train any type of parrot, [...]

There are a lot of benefits and risks to spaying or neutering your dog at all.  I’m going to assume that you should, even if there are some negatives, because it would be a shame to have more puppies that can’t find homes.  And it’s just not reasonable to think that your dog will never [...]

A dog crate has many useful functions besides keeping your home safe from your lonely dog when you are away. For your dog the crate can be a haven where it feels safe and comforted. A dog crate can be a big investment. You want to find a durable crate that will be with you [...]

The act of giving chocolate is one way of showing how a person values or likes another person. It tastes good, and can be quite expensive; so giving somebody a pricey brand of the edible is in some way saying that you love that person. We, as pet owners, love our dogs. Showing that we [...]