Did you know that although flea and tick risk is lower during colder months, you should continue to serve your pet flea and tick preventatives all year long? A common misconception among many pet owners is that because it’s cold outside, fleas and ticks can’t survive. However, the change in temperature means these pests are eager to find ways to…
Our pets make us smile, so why wouldn’t we want to do the same for them? Dental care is crucial to the everyday health and wellbeing of our cats and dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, your pet should receive a dental check-up at least once a year by your veterinarian. Infections are most common in your pet’s…
Over the past few months, we’ve all learned a little something about the importance of being prepared – just ask us about our toilet paper stash! As we enter into summer, leading to greater risks of natural disasters and loud, scary noises like fireworks and thunder, it’s important to focus on pet disaster preparedness as well. June is National Pet…
After a cold winter of being stuck inside, your dog is itching to stretch his legs and run around outdoors for some exercise and adventure! Similarly, young, poppy seed-sized deer ticks called nymphs that have been growing and lying dormant all winter are now active, hungry and seeking a host. Before you let your dog roam around in tall grass…
Imagine how your teeth would look and feel after a couple of days without brushing them (let alone a month or even a year)! Your pet’s teeth are no different. While your four-legged friend is not one to complain about their oral hygiene, it’s often not until we receive a big slobbery kiss or catch a whiff of them panting…
When was the last time your pet stepped on the scale? Just as eating right and exercise is imperative to human well-being, your pet also needs to stay trim and active to live a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in America are overweight or obese (according to the 2018 National Pet Obesity Survey).…
Estimates suggest that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have oral disease by the time they are three years old! It is recommended that you brush your pet’s teeth once a day to scrub off the bacteria and plaque that can lead to periodontal disease that can lead to gum inflammation, bleeding and tooth loss. But, life gets busy,…
It is heartwarming to hear miraculous stories of pets reuniting with their owners after a long period of time or a long distance, thanks to their microchip identification! A few months ago, Jasper, a dog that had gone missing eight years ago, was reunited with his owner in Louisiana after being surrendered and identified in Houston. Similarly, Willow, a calico…