Articles written by Charla Dawson

What can be done about feral cat populations? Do Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs work?

May 19, 2008 - Charla Dawson

How to take care of a cat after it has been declawed. Cats may need a little extra TLC after the declaw surgery.

May 9, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Detailed outline of how a veterinarian declaws a cat.

May 3, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Removing the cat's claws does not have to be the solution to clawed carpets and furnishings.

May 2, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Consider both sides of the debate before making the decision to declaw your cat.

May 2, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Laser surgery can provide many advantages to your pets surgery including less bleeding and less pain and less swelling.

Apr 22, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Choosing the right dog for you and your family is critical if the pet is going to be a member of the family.

Mar 30, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Daycare is a great option when you need a someone to take care of your dog or puppy. Doggy Daycare is becoming popular with busy people everywhere.

Mar 7, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Pets that ingest non-food items sometimes require surgery to remove them from the stomach or small intestine.

Feb 28, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Toys and other foreign objects, if swallowed, may get lodged in the stomach or intestines of dogs and cats. Many times this ends in emergency surgery for your pet.

Feb 25, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Hidden dog fences continue to increase in popularity. Often cheaper to install then traditional fences, many home owner associations have no objections to them.

Feb 20, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Urethral obstruction is a common problem in male cats. This is an emergency that needs prompt veterinary care. The inability to pass urine is fatal without treatment.

Feb 17, 2008 - Charla Dawson

A key step in housebreaking puppies is taking them on leash to the same area of the yard each and every time they need to "go".

Jan 21, 2008 - Charla Dawson

2007 was full of big news stories that involved animals; from Michael Vick to the pet food recall. 2007 kept the heads spinning of pet owners and animal lovers alike.

Jan 10, 2008 - Charla Dawson

Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paris Hilton all went through some good and bad times with their pets in 2007.

Jan 3, 2008 - Charla Dawson

The Christmas season should be a happy time of year; but holiday plants, ribbons and tinsel, the Christmas tree, and rich food could spell disaster for your pets.

Dec 19, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Ever struggle for a gift idea for the pet lover in your life? Here are 5 ideas to get you started.

Dec 8, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Abnormally high pressure in the eye leads to glaucoma. Glaucoma treatment is available and ranges from medications to surgery.

Nov 16, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Veterinary visits can be very stressful for cats and their owners. Here are 7 tips for helping your your cat get through those taxing vet visits.

Nov 11, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Seven tips for making veterinary trips less stressful for your dog.

Nov 7, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Ringworm is a common skin infection in cats that is sometimes seen in dogs - and also on people. What is the best approach for treating this stubborn fungus?

Nov 5, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Halloween can be a dangerous time of year for pets. Keep an eye on them and your candy dish and the season will be fun for everyone.

Oct 29, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Feline acne is a common problem in many cats. It is the development of blackheads on the chin and/or lips of affected cats.

Oct 15, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Correcting canine separation anxiety problems with dog training and owner education.

Sep 23, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Identifying separation anxiety in your dog and owner behaviors that might intensify the problem.

Sep 23, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca or dry eye is a painful eye condition caused from a lack of natural tear production.

Aug 26, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Pannus is a disease involving the cornea of the eye and is predominately found in the German Shepard Dog. The disease is progressive and can lead to blindness.

Aug 24, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Entropion is a congenital condition that involves eyelids that roll inward against the cornea of the eye. Ectropion is the opposite, the eyelid droops outward.

Aug 19, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Hot spots in dogs and cats are usually self inflicted lesions that are red, moist, and painful. With treatment dog hot spots will heal nicely.

Jul 31, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Canine hypoadrenocorticism, also known as Canine Addison's Disease, is a serious illness involving the adrenal glands.

Jul 30, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Canine hyperadrenocorticism, also known as Cushing's syndrome or Cushing's disease, is a serious disease involving the adrenal glands.

Jul 28, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Seizure disorders are common in dogs. The diagnosis for seizures in dogs is usually canine epilepsy.

Jul 24, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Pets go missing from their homes everyday, luckily people find lost dogs and cats everyday. The problem is what to do with animals found lost.

Jul 22, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Enjoying the summer sun can be a lot of fun, but fun can turn to disaster if proper precautions are not taken to protect pets and people from the heat.

Jul 22, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Dogs and cats can become over heated quickly and easily, if their temperature rises above the safe range, death will follow without prompt treatment.

Jul 21, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Some dogs are afraid of thunder, fireworks, and other loud noises. What should and shouldn't you do to help get your dog through the storm.

Jun 25, 2007 - Charla Dawson

The smell of cat urine is the absolute worst and getting rid of it is a chore, to say the least. There are do's and don'ts for getting rid of the smell for good.

Jun 14, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Cats can have behavior problems regarding the litter box for many reasons. One of those reasons is due to a location preference.

May 28, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Some cats have issues regarding the litter box. Sometimes these problems are due to a cat urinary tract infection but sometimes its a behavior problem that needs to be a

May 14, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Cats with litter box problems can be challenging. Cats will avoid the litter box for many different reasons. The problem can be solved with patience and training.

May 13, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Urinary issues in cats is the number one reason cats end up in shelters or abandoned on the streets. Sometimes this problem is medical, other times it is behavioral.

Apr 30, 2007 - Charla Dawson

To avoid harming pets, follow label instructions when using fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.

Apr 16, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Rodent bait used to exterminate mice and rats can also be deadly to dogs and cats. If you have pets then rodenticides should be used with extreme caution.

Apr 12, 2007 - Charla Dawson

The decision to euthanize a family pet is a difficult one. Knowing what to expect may help you through the process.

Apr 12, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Easter lilies, tiger lilies, rubrum or Japanese showy lilies, and some day lilies are toxic to cats causing acute kidney failure.

Mar 29, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Sprays and powders, shampoos, dips, and systemics are a few choices for flea treatment. Find out which is the best and which not waste your money on.

Mar 26, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Fleas are a parasite that lives on the skin and sucks the blood of our favorite pets, they will feed on mammals like dogs and cats, and on birds.

Mar 17, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Outline of the top pet health insurance companies including features they offer.

Mar 5, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Animal health insurance is an easy and affordable way to pay the health care bills for our pets. Health insurance is now available for dogs, cats, and exotics.

Mar 4, 2007 - Charla Dawson

Hyperthyroidism is common in cats but there are many treatment options available.

Feb 19, 2007 - Charla Dawson