Planning a Fun Pet Appreciation Week
Pet Awareness Week (PAW) was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1981 to raise awareness of how important pets are in the lives of humans, and to share tips and tricks for caring for pets and maintaining their health, happiness, and safety. You can use Pet Awareness Week, which falls on June 4-10 […]
How Pet Owners Can Care for Their Pets This Summer
As the days get warmer and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to prepare our furry friends for the upcoming summer season. We’ve compiled some of the most essential tips to keep your pets safe, healthy, and ready to enjoy the warm weather with you. Keep Them Cool and Hydrated During the summer, it’s crucial […]
Common Misconceptions About Heartworm Disease
Let’s be honest, some pet owners fall short on preventive care when it comes to their pets. Even for us humans, preventive care is usually low on the list of priorities. However, in some cases prevention is very important. Heartworm is a perfect example. Below you can read about some common misconceptions surrounding heartworm disease, […]
Understanding The Importance of Flea and Tick Prevention
Flea and tick prevention is a crucial aspect of being a pet owner that must be prioritized year-round, no matter the region you live in. These preventative oral or topical medications act as a powerful repellent, ensuring fleas and ticks cannot settle, feed, and survive on the skin of you or your pet. How Can […]
Making Sure Your Pet Is Eating the Right Diet
One of the most important ways you can take care of your pet and ensure his health and happiness is through feeding him the right diet. All pets are unique and have different dietary and nutritional needs, so what works for one pet might not work for yours. By consulting with your veterinarian and knowing […]
Helping Your Pet Maintain Health & Wellness in the New Year
In addition to setting New Year’s resolutions for yourself, you can also create health and wellness resolutions for your pet. Your pet’s health needs may change from year to year as he ages, and it’s important to stay on track. Setting these health and wellness resolutions for your pet will help you maintain your pet’s […]
Correcting Unpleasant Cat Behavior
Obedience training is typically an activity associated with dogs, but it is equally as essential to work on training skills with your feline companion. Instilling good behaviors, and discouraging unpleasant ones such as scratching, kitchen counter climbing, and house soiling is crucial to the well-being of your household and the relationship you will have with […]
Signs Your Senior Pet May Need Veterinary Care
One day they’re zooming around your house with your shoe in their mouth, and the next, they’re slowly hobbling over to greet you at the door. Just as humans slow down with age, our senior pets do too. A change in veterinary needs is another factor that comes with your pet aging. What was once […]
Don’t Give Your Pet These 5 Holiday Foods
Autumn is upon us, and though the days are getting darker, the season remains bright with festive holidays lined up to keep our spirits high. While it’s tempting and appropriate to let loose a little, our responsibility to take care of our pets remains the same. Animals react adversely to the holiday meals we love, […]
Preventative Dental Care for Your Cat
Cats, just like any other pet, needs regular care from the veterinarian including dental exams and cleanings. Dental disease is one of the most common diseases seen in cats which can lead to long-term health problems, pain, and difficulty eating. To better maintain your kitty’s oral health, follow these guidelines for preventative feline dental care. […]