The New Year may be a fun occasion for most, but for animals it can often be a rough night. Kingsmark Kennels would like to take a moment to help you and your pets bring in 2012 safely. Animal Hearing Most animals hearing are much more sensitive than the ones of humans. Their ears suffer a great deal from the noise made by fireworks, firecracker blasts or even champagne corks. This may cause them to tremble, bark excessively, hide in different places or become destructive to your home ...

Christmas is almost here, which means lots of food, shopping and family festivities. The holidays can be fun but yet stressful for not only you but your pets. That is why Kingsmark Kennels would like to take a moment to make sure you and your pets have a safe holiday! If you plan on having a Christmas tree, there are a few things you should remember. Tinsel should be avoided because your dog may think it is a toy. They could accidently swallow and choke on the tiny strings.Do not decorat...

Physical therapy, or physical rehabilitation as it is more often called in animals, is a medical principle that has been around for at least one hundred years in human health care. Chances are, we all know at least one person who has benefited from it and you may even have benefited from it yourself. Physical rehabilitation has only been applied to our fourlegged friends in the more recent past but has been equally beneficial for their quality of life and physical well-being. Read the e...

Dear Humans, Jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, haunted houses and costume parties; Halloween is full of fun things for you and your family to enjoy, but it’s one of those holidays that is enjoyed more by people than by pets! Read more here...

Our pets have really become part of our families these days. Just like our children, we are responsible for their behavior, diet, social skills and their health and well-being. Some people even have pets instead of children and they fill a big space in their hearts. They especially play an important role in the lives of single and elderly people as beloved companions. Did you know that 71.4 million US households have a pet? And pet spending is expected to reach $50 billion in 2011. 74% of pet g...

Dear Humans, Now that summer is here, there are some special things you should think about to keep your pets safe and healthy. Below are some tips to remember: Summer is often a time when people fertilize their lawns and work in their gardens. But beware: Plant food, fertilizer, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. In addition, more than 700 plants can produce physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals. Read the ...