Ronnie Casey

Many medical ailments are seen in animals ending up at the shelter; one, in particular, is called “mange.” If you follow news about dogs, you probably already know what an extreme case of mange looks like.

As we “older” individuals also know, adolescence is an especially turbulent time. Caught somewhere between childhood and adulthood, teenagers often

Rodenticides are chemical compounds used to control or eliminate rodents, since a rodent infestation can have a substantial impact on health and can cause severe economic loss to a community.

We had a deaf dog, and from her we learned that deaf dogs don't care that they are deaf. We learned that deaf dogs are just dogs and, like people, have their own quirks and personalities. I tell you this for two reasons.

As many of us are aware, the presidential race to the White House is in full swing. If you are like me, all the mud and other slinging is enough to get a person to drink. Therefore, whether you …

We know that all modern-day dogs have been selectively bred for ages to enhance certain behaviors, capabilities, and physical attributes.

Animal Road Accident Awareness Day is observed on the second Saturday in October. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of road accidents on animals and advocating for their safety and ours.

National Mule Day is celebrated October 26 every year and this year it seems only fitting to give them credit due for their often-unrecognized hard work, as demonstrated during this recent disaster…

A television program I enjoyed was on the Discovery Channel in which host Mike Rowe performed messy jobs alongside the employees who did them for a living.

Back in 2021 I wrote about distemper, but it is again worth discussing since the Tehama County Animal Care Center has seen an uptick in the disease in the puppies that are being admitted. If you think your canine companion cannot contract canine distemper because the virus is not in Tehama County, I urge you to think again.