Health Benefits of Pets

Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of the health benefits of pets are listed below.

Pets can decrease your:

Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
Feelings of loneliness

Pets can increase your:

Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activitiesOpportunities for socialization

Many groups support the health benefits of pet ownership. You can learn more about the health benefits of pets and how to keep your pets healthy by visiting the following sites.

New Laser May Beam Away Your Pet's Pain!

When you hear the word laser, do you envision Captain Kirk taking out a few Romulan renegades?  While lasers do have their destructive side, a new therapy known as Low Level Laser Therapy is finding it's way into veterinary practices.  This "cold laser" procedure seems to be providing relief for arthritic pets and even helping wounds heal faster.  Proponents of laser therapy say that the feeling is like receiving a deep, relaxing massage.

sick pet rats!!!

Sick Pet Rats
I have had my two female rats for about two and a half months, they are about three months old. they have been continuosly sneezing, i think that they could have mycoplasma, as they still have a heathy appitiet and still drink regularly. i have done some research and found that Doxycycline could help with some of the effects of this disease. I unfortunately live in an area with absolutly NO small animal vets. i have tried allot of things to help with their sickness, i have exchanged their bedding with hypoaleginic bedding as well as putting a humidifier in the room. Any insight as to what medication and where i can obtain it would be wonderful!!


Worried Rat Owner