Now that you’ve added a new furry addition to your home, you have assumed a whole slew of new responsibilities. One of your greatest responsibilities as a puppy or kitty owner is to find the proper vet care for your pet. Puppies need to be seen by the veterinarian almost immediately after you bring them … Read more
Halloween Safety Tips for Fido Halloween is a fun time of the year. Candy, jack-o-lanterns, candles, costumes, and outings to trick-or-treat are among Halloween celebrations. Unfortunately, parts of the spooktacular festivities can be scary for pets and hazardous to their health. This is why NuVet Labs is proud to re-post this article with updated Halloween … Read more
When people adopt a dog, they plan on having the animal become a permanent member of their family. Man’s best friend can provide excellent companionship for people of all ages throughout their life. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances arise that are beyond a person’s control and relinquishing the care of a pet becomes necessary. No one wants … Read more
Your dog offers unconditional love, companionship, and lots of fun. You have no doubt felt the joy of being greeted with a wagging tail, doggy kisses, and a loving nuzzle. The pleasure experienced with such a welcome definitely lifts your spirits. It also changes your body chemistry and greatly benefits your emotional and physical health by … Read more
For twenty years and counting, NuVet Labs® has continued to give back to the furry members of our planet. NuVet Labs® is a proud contributor to hundreds of pet charities, rescue organizations and even K-9 police units as part of our desire to help those in need that are unable to help themselves. There is a … Read more
NuVet Labs is happy to re-post this article to remind puppy parents how to keep Fido safe this 4th of July. It’s the 4th of July holiday – friends, family and festivities are on their way. Fireworks, swimming pools and tasty food hot off the grill are probably in the forefront of most minds during this fun … Read more
It is no secret that people tend to favor their right or left hand for writing, throwing, eating, and other tasks. The actual number of righties, lefties, and those who are ambidextrous is not clear. Many scientific studies concerning handedness have been unable to determine why some people preferentially use one hand over the other. Researchers … Read more
Have you ever worked somewhere or wished that you worked somewhere that dogs or cats were welcome? An article in the Scientific American states that “60% of Americans own a pet.” This is represented in a cultural push towards pet-friendly work environments. Here at NuVet we love dogs and cats and can easily understand how … Read more
Like human babies, puppies use their mouths to explore and learn about their world. And as most people familiar with puppies know, they have very sharp little teeth, which can be quite uncomfortable when they come into contact with human skin. Because they are babies, puppies need to learn that this behavior is not allowed … Read more
Scientists know that dogs and humans are similar in anatomy and physiology, but many are reluctant to believe they share similar traits of emotion and personality. In today’s society, dogs have become regular family members. That means a dog needs to have personality characteristics that fit in well with his owner and other family members. … Read more