Archive for 2021
Food Aggression in Dogs: Management
Guarding (possessiveness) is a natural, normal behavior for dogs. Some dogs will guard any valued item or space: their food, food bowls, toys, treats, chewies, bones, beds, couches. But, object…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide for Cat and Dog Lovers
Show your pet pride and support MAARC when you shop. Give when you gift: If you make a purchase from one of the links on this page, we may make…
Read MoreSupport MAARC While You Shop: 5 Ways to Help #MakeaMAARC
Hello from the Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center! Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday holiday week is upon us. ? ? ? ? More than…
Read MoreReasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
Adopting an older cat can bring a lot of joy to your household. If you see a senior cat in a rescue or shelter, it’s usually because something happened outside…
Read MoreFireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
Fireworks and Dogs, Cats and Other Pets For many people, the Fourth of July means fun and relaxation — enjoying a day off and watching fireworks. For some dogs,…
Read MoreItchy Dog: Causes and Treatments
Do you have a dog who’s constantly scratching? The itchy dog is one of the most difficult problems to assess in veterinary medicine. It is often hard to find the…
Read MoreCaring for Diabetic Cats
Diabetes mellitus in cats is an endocrine disorder caused by decreased production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas. The endocrine system is the collection of glands that produce hormones…
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