Five Pit Bull Myths
Busting Pit Bull Myths Pitties are not the dangerous breed many think they are. Pit Bulls get a very bad rap. How many times have you heard Pit Bull attack stories on the news? If you only obtain your information from the media, you might think Pit Bulls were the only dogs that ever bite […]
How to Help the Feral Cats in Your Neighborhood
Feral Cat Care You can help homeless, gone-wild felines. October 16th marks the 14th annual national Feral Cat Day with the goal of bringing awareness to the sad plight of feral cats who are forced to live on the streets of cities and towns across America as well as in rural areas. Feral or community […]
Keep Track of Your Pets’ Activities While You’re Away
Home Alone How to keep an eye on your pets no matter where you—and they—are. Most pet owners agree that the most stressful part of having pets is leaving them when they have to go to work or decide to take a vacation. Whether you decide on having a pet sitter come in to your […]
Go Walk Your Dog; It’s Good for You and Your Pet
Walk the Dog! Treat your canine—and yourself—to daily excursions. No matter what type of purebred or mixed breed dog you own, chances are he’s not performing the duties he was bred for: herding sheep, chasing vermin into their burrows, tracking large game across open plains. Modern life offers few chances for dogs to do their […]
ABC’s 10 Tips on Choosing a Shelter Dog That’s Right for You
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog/Adopt a Dog Month Many would agree that there is nothing like the love of a dog or puppy. With so many canines available, adoption has become a preferred choice for some families. Adopting a shelter dog is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Unfortunately, many […]
October – Veterinary Assistant Program Student Of The Month – 2014
ABC Veterinary Assistant Program Student of the Month October 2014 Elizabeth Alonso Elizabeth Alonso, who lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a very motivated student who has dedicated herself completely to the program and her studies. Elizabeth did her externship at St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic and, shortly thereafter, she applied and got hired to work full-time […]
October Grooming Instruction Program Canadian Student Of The Month – 2014
ABC Grooming Instruction Program Canadian Student of the Month– October 2014 Deanna Zammit Deanna Zammit lives in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, where she works full-time for Philips Lighting. She has always wanted to work with animals. Before starting her grooming course at ABC, she had considered becoming either a veterinarian technician or assistant, but could not […]
