Halo Pets Blog

Improving the well being of pets and the people who love them.

ROCK BAND SAVES KITTEN AND TAKES HER ON TOUR

Every rock band needs a good roadie and one touring indie group has an unusual one: a tiny kitten named Lil Trucker. According to Buzzfeed Music, the band, DREAMERS, which is currently on tour, made a stop at a gas station between Dallas and Houston. That’s when they heard what they thought might be a
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MEET HALO’S CONSULTING VETERINARIAN, DR. DONNA SPECTOR

Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM, is a renowned, board-certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist who has practiced at the Animal Medical Center in New York City and other leading institutions. She is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Watch the video to learn about Dr. Donna’s
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TRACIE HOTCHNER: NOBODY LIKES TO HEAR THEIR DOG IS FAT!

Canine etiquette question: what do you say when you encounter someone whose dog is seriously overweight? I have been in this predicament more than several times and am torn between not wanting to offend or alienate the person, and advocating for a diet and change in feeding habits on behalf of the dog’s long term
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BLIND DOG HAS TWO SEEING EYE DOGS TO GUIDE HER

Kiaya, a blind, 10-year-old Akita from Waterford Michigan, uses more than her doggie instincts to get around. She also has two seeing-eye dogs to help her out! According to BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Kiaya’s adopted canine “brothers,” 8-year-old Cass and 2-year-old Keller, help her get around by standing on each side of her, helping to guide
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