There’s nothing your dog loves more than spending time outside, enjoying the exercise and smells your yard on a warm spring day. Yet, as the flowers start to bloom and your grass starts to thaw, you may begin to notice that it’s not always easy to keep your lawn green after Lassie does her business. Urine damage from dogs is…
Finally, a reason to be thankful for the bitter cold we’ve experienced this winter! Unlike previous winters that have been relatively mild (and have led to an extremely heavy tick season), those bone-chilling days should have helped to bring the tick population back to normal levels. While the biting cold does help to kill off some of the ticks, most…
Did you know that an estimated 85% of all pets have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years of age? The dental tartar you see slowly building up on your pet’s teeth is about 80% bacteria, and that it not only damages your pet’s gums, but the bones and the ligaments that hold their teeth in place. Still,…
Congratulations on your new puppy or kitten! When they are so little, everything they do is adorable… that is until they have an accident on your clean white carpet or antique rug. Start getting your pet in the habit of going outside or in a litter box as soon as you come home from the shelter or breeder. Here are…
A new puppy can be fun, but often frustrating to train! Dogs do not automatically know how to properly walk on a leash or know that peeing on the couch is a “no no” (surprising, I know). Training is key to well-behaved furry friend. Fortunately, training your dog to walk on a leash is one of the easier skills to…
Show your pets you’re thankful for them by keeping them safe this Thanksgiving. Now, we get it, sometimes it’s pretty hard to say “no” to those cute furry faces while they are begging for Thanksgiving scraps this season. However, many of the holiday treats and traditions we know and enjoy are harmful to pets. Make sure the holidays are a…
WHAT MAKES A BLACK CAT…BLACK? Generally, when you think of a black cat, what breed comes to mind? Don’t know? Don’t feel bad, I didn’t have a clue either and I own two black furry kitty children. Surprisingly, the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) recognizes 22 different cat breeds that have all black coats. These cats are called “solids” or “selfs”…
You may have heard somewhere that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans… but then you witness Fido eating his own feces, rummaging through the trash, and cleaning his canine genital areas. How can their mouths be cleaner than humans who regular take care of their dental hygiene through brushing and flossing? This is a question that we often hear when…