Why Neutering Is Good For Your Male Dog
There are so many good reasons to spay or neuter your pet. The best known reason is helping to reduce the unwanted pet population, but did you know that ....
Ticks and Your Pets
By Stephanie Beauvais A SCARS intake named BamBam came into our care with a few hitchhikers on him — ticks! With a seemingly increased amount of tick bites being ....
Say cheese! Keep your dog’s smile camera ready
By Nomi Berger We’ve all seen the TV commercial where a group of grinning dogs flash their wide, dentured smiles. We’ve all heard the voice-over warning us that four out ....
Rabbits as pets
Are you considering adopting a rabbit? Rabbits are adorable. They are soft, gentle, quiet, and easy to house train. Much like a cat, they will use a litter box. ....
Protect Your Pet: Provide Proper Dental Care
By Nomi Berger Did you know that 80% of dogs and cats over the age of 4 have some form of dental disease? As with people, the main culprit is ....
Pest Alert: Pet Owners Beware
By Nomi Berger With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of two bothersome and potentially lethal pests: fleas and ticks. For each flea found on your cat, there ....
Microchipping is a must
By Nomi Berger Millions of dogs go missing each year. Unfortunately, very few of them are ever reunited with their owners. Many of them become and remain strays. Others ....
Making Moving Easier for You and Your Dog
By Nomi Berger Dogs, like humans, are creatures of habit. Once comfortable in their surroundings, they are unnerved by change. And trading a familiar home for an unfamiliar one can ....
Dogs and Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD
By Nomi Berger As the days grow darker and shorter, and the thermometer plummets, so does the mood of millions of people living in the Northern Hemisphere. But humans ....
Dealing with canine cancer – William’s story
Dealing with cancer in dogs is not easy, but there are more treatment options available than ever before. This is William’s story as told by SCARS volunteer Troy Trudgeon. ....