Pet care tips
Keep your pet safe and healthy all year
We look forward to helping you learn how to take the best care of your pet.
Spring Pet Allergies Unleashed: How to Spot the Signs in Your Furry Friends
Like us, pets can experience seasonal allergies, and springtime is a common culprit. Here are the key signs to watch out for.Read article
Unlocking the Secrets to Senior Cat Vitality
February is National Cat Health Month. Here’s how to help your senior cat enjoy their golden years with purr-fect health and happiness.Read article
Winter Pet Safety Guide: Navigating January Hazards
From chilly temperatures to hidden dangers, here are the common January hazards for pets and how to keep yours safe.Read article
Holiday Pet Safety: Protecting Your Furry Friends
Decorations, holiday plants and festive feasts can all be dangerous for pets. These tips help keep the season safe and happy.Read article
Pet-Friendly Thanksgiving Foods
Want to include your pets in the celebration? Here are the Thanksgiving foods your four-legged friend can safely enjoy.Read article
Pumpkin for Pets: Fall’s Nutritional Superfood
Is pumpkin safe and beneficial for your pets? Here are the advantages of adding pumpkin to your furry friend’s diet.Read article
Choking Hazards for Pets – What to Look Out For
Choking is a hazard pet owners often overlook. Here are the most common choking risks and how to keep your furry friend safe.Read article
Decoding Urgent Care and Emergency Care
When your pet needs medical attention fast, it helps to know the difference between urgent care and emergency care.Read article
Outdoor Activities to Enjoy with Your Pet
From hiking trails and dog-friendly beaches to backyard games, here are fun outdoor activities to enjoy with your furry friend.Read article
5 Safety Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
High temperatures and outdoor dangers like ticks and snakes can make summer hazardous for pets. Here are five tips to keep yours safe.Read article
How to Support Your Pet Through Anxiety
We aim to provide our furry friends with the best care possible because they play a big role in our lives as pet owners.Read article
Identifying Possible Risks: Common Illnesses Transferable from Animals to Humans
Zoonotic diseases, which are illnesses that can be transmitted from animals to humans, are more prevalent than you might imagine.Read article
Pet Owners’ Camping Safety Advice
Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so.Read article
When Does Your Pet’s Limp Need Emergency Care?
The lameness of your pet can typically wait until the following business day for treatment.Read article
How To Adjust Your Home To Help Your Arthritic Cat
Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is less than half-full, so it can be challenging to tell when they are experiencing arthritis pain.Read article
How Heartworm Preventatives Work
Heartworm prevention, routine immunizations, and wellness checks are crucial to maintaining your pet’s health and freedom from illness.Read article
The Most Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries
The number of surgeries performed on pets varies, ranging from common elective treatments like spaying or neutering to operations necessary for saving their lives.Read article
3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet
Losing a pet is one of the most difficult things. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives.Read article
How To Avoid Pet Hazards When Walking Your Dog
Planning on celebrating Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30? Don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day.Read article
When Should I Schedule My First Pet Dental Cleaning?
Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned.Read article
Spoil Your Furry Friend With a Pet Treat This Valentine’s Day
Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration.Read article
What Is Canine Influenza and What Should You Know About It
Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness.Read article
How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires
While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies.Read article
What Does a Cat Need to Be Healthy?
Although cats may seem as if they are largely self-sufficient and require little care, especially compared to their canine counterparts, realistically, they need just as much specialized attention to remain happy and healthy.Read article
Behavioral Issues That Can Arise As Your Pet Ages
Advancing age seems to bring with it a number of health issues for pets, including behavior problems.Read article
How to Make a Thanksgiving Plate for Your Pet
An overloaded table filled with your favorite dishes is one of Thanksgiving’s highlights. While you are drooling over a heaping plate, so is your pet.Read article
How to Spot Pet Diabetes
November is National Pet Diabetes Month, a month dedicated to educating pet owners on the signs and management of this endocrine disorder.Read article
What is the Role of a Veterinary Technician?
To spread awareness about the crucial role veterinary technicians play in animal health, the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) celebrates National Veterinary Technician Week the third week in October every year.Read article
5 Tips to Ensure Your Senior Pet Stays Mobile
As your pet ages, they likely will experience stiff, achy joints caused by osteoarthritis.Read article
3 Reasons Your Dog Has Diarrhea
Nothing makes a pet owner rise from their bed more quickly in the middle of the night than the unmistakable sound—and smell—of their dog having diarrhea.Read article
Prepare Your Pet for the Back-to-School Transition
Making the switch from summer to school can be rough for all family members, four-legged ones included.Read article
How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet
Summertime is full of fun in the sun, but it’s also important to keep an eye on your pets during the hotter months.Read article
How Do Pet Microchips Work?
Microchipping is a process during which a small, electronic chip is implanted under your pet’s skin.Read article
Avoid These Waterborne Pet Parasites
Summertime is perfect for swimming and enjoying the outdoors, but did you know that your pet can contract waterborne illnesses from swimming in contaminated lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water?Read article
How To Help Your Pet Cope With Noise Aversion
Noises make pets nervous. So, it’s no surprise that fireworks – a barrage of sudden, loud noises – can send them into a tailspin. For some pets, the Fourth of July is an anxiety-inducing nightmare.Read article
Is it a Good Idea to Bring Your Pet with You On Your Summer Vacation?
As your summer vacation draws near, you may be wondering what to do with your pet. Should you take them with you? Are they better off at a boarding facility?Read article
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Shelter Cat Feel at Home
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year.Read article
Tips for Helping with Dog Anxiety
Dog anxiety is more common than you might think. Signals that indicate your pup could be anxious can be difficult to detect, but once you know what to look for, you may find them to be pretty obvious.Read article
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
Is there any greater fear than the thought of losing your four-legged friend?Read article
How to Tell If You Have an Anxious Cat
Cats are highly sensitive creatures who have a hard time adapting to change.Read article
How Heartworms are Transmitted in Pets
While heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well.Read article
How to Respect Your Cat’s Unique Nature in 3 Ways
Respect Your Cat Day is on March 28th! While you may devote every day to your feline friend, make it a point to cater to their special needs on their noteworthy holiday.Read article
Preparing a Pet Sitter to Care for Your Pet
Are you planning on heading out of town for a weekend away or traveling for work? Make sure you have someone reliable to care for your pet.Read article
The Importance of X-Rays in Pet Oral Health
Taking full-mouth dental X-rays of your pet’s mouth is the best way to determine the extent of periodontal disease. This process gives us a complete picture of your pet’s dental health.Read article
Pet End-of-Life Care Options
If your pet is nearing the end of their life, it’s important to understand that preparing for their final moments can help you accept their passing.Read article
Start the New Year with Pet Dental Care
Do you know how essential dental care is for your pet? Well, we think it should be on every pet owner’s New Year’s resolutions list.Read article
New Year’s Resolutions for Pets and Owners
New year, new resolutions. This year, ensure you also include your pet in that focus. Here are five New Year’s resolutions to add to your list that are guaranteed to change your furry friend’s life.Read article
4 Holiday DIY Pet Toy Ideas
Pets will appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much money or time you spend. Craft one of these four fun DIY gifts to make your pet’s Christmas special!Read article
How to Make Your Senior Pet More Comfortable in Cold Weather
Cold weather can be harsh on old bones and aching joints, and elderly pets who are unable to regulate their body temperature can suffer.Read article
How to Care for Your Senior Pet
The worst part about pet ownership is that our beloved cats and dogs never live long enough.Read article
Debunking Pet Cancer Myths
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to reveal the truth behind common pet cancer misconceptions.Read article
Tricks To Get Your Dog To Walk Calmly
The next time you head out the door with your dog, could you picture a leisurely stroll with your pup at your side? It could happen if you follow these five steps to teach your pup good leash manners.Read article
How To Keep Your Pet At A Healthy Weight
In honor of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, we’re shedding light on three ways to feed your pet to keep them at a healthy weight.Read article
6 Tricks To Being A Responsible Dog Owner
If you have a dog, you have a responsibility to take of it properly. This article will go over some of the most essential things that all dog owners should know.Read article
How To Prepare Your Pet For An Easy Vet Visit
Being a pet parent can be challenging at times. When you add in the frequent veterinary visit, that difficulty level raises significantly.Read article
Make Your Cat’s Trip to the Vet a Breeze
Regular veterinary visits are of utmost importance for your cat’s detection and treatment of health conditions. However, most cats are less than thrilled about their vet visits.Read article
Commonly Asked Pet Vaccine Questions
There is a lot of information and misinformation about vaccinating your pet.Read article
Why Your Pet Should Get It’s Leptospirosis Vaccination
While taking a dip in a refreshing body of water is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day, your furry friend can be exposed to several dangers when venturing out into deeper waters.Read article
Lost Pet? Microchip Your Pet to Ensure a Happy Reunion
The day after the 4th of July is when animal shelters are busiest with lost pets who ran from their homes during the fireworks from the night before.Read article
When Is the Right Time for Me to Foster a Second Pet?
Have you ever considered giving your current pet a second companion to play with? June is National Foster a Pet Month, so you may be extra motivated to add a new furry companion to your household.Read article
Pet Appreciation Week: 5 Easy Ways to Pamper Your Pet
The first week in June is Pet Appreciation Week, and if you’re looking for ways to show your pet how much you love and appreciate them, consider breaking out of the mold and trying something different than the typical treats!Read article
Anxiety Signs in Dogs and Ways to Soothe Them
May 2 to 8 is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week, and our team wants to help you learn how to spot potential anxiety signs in your dog so you can help them get the support they need.Read article
Pet Microchipping: 4 Common Pet Microchipping Myths Debunked
Pet microchipping can be a confusing concept to new pet owners.Read article
Why You Need to Microchip Your Pets
Losing such an important part of the family is never easy, and we want you and your furry family to be best prepared. Microchipping your pet could help save their lives.Read article
My Pet Ate a Poison. What Do I Do?
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, so we’d like you to brush up on the steps to take if your furry pal has been in contact with a potentially toxic substance.Read article
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