Monthly Archives: February 2010

Dog breath is no laughing matter

…even if you’re a cat.  Just like people, pets need dental care to keep their teeth healthy.  Pets can develop tooth and gum disease that can cause tooth loss, pain and problems with eating.  Keep their teeth healthy and you’ll help them live a longer, healthier life – everyone wins!

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Doggy geniuses?

Every dog owner likes to think their dog is smart, but how smart are they?  Scientific studies show they’re smarter than we used to think.  Research has shown that dogs can learn 165-250 words, signals or signs.  The scientists put dogs’ intellectuality on the level of a 2 to 2 ½ year old child.  Hmm…maybe when they’re whining they’re actually asking “why?”

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