Most dog owners are familiar with the threat of heartworm in the U.S. and give their pooches a monthly preventative “heartworm treat” to keep them from getting heartworm disease. Do you understand where heartworm comes from or the symptoms to look for if your dog is infected? During National Heartworm Awareness Month this month, take the opportunity to learn more…
Summer is the time to relax and take a vacation, yet it often calls for leaving your fur-baby behind in a kennel for a week or two. Going out of town can be an exciting change of pace for us humans, but the change in routine is tough on our dogs – and it can be extra-hard for anxious or…
The best method of flea and tick treatment is preventing your pet from getting them in the first place! Yet, with so many different options out there, it’s difficult to know what type of flea and tick preventives are right for your pet. Here are a few things to know to prevent these pests from making a home on your…
Did you know that 2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters every year, simply because they don’t have a home? Cats are 45 times as prolific, and dogs are 15 times as prolific, as humans. They do not need our help to expand their population, instead, they need our help to reduce their numbers until there are…
We feed them, shelter them, give them affection and shower them with toys. But once the front door opens, your pet may have his or her mind set on escaping. Whether they dart out before you can catch them, or sneak when you have your back turned, an unattended pet without the confines of a leash or a fence has…
You can tell a lot from your pet’s stool. It can tell you what your pets have been eating, if they are getting the right nutrients, or if they are stressed out. Because your pet cannot tell you something is internally wrong, they rely on you to pay attention to their bodily movements to look for symptoms of an underlying…
Summer means taking a break from work or school to travel to a fun vacation destination… but vacations are often unsuitable for your pets. While cats are sufficient at home for a short period of vacation time (as long as a neighbor checks in daily to give them food, water and clean their litter box) you will most likely have to…
When was the last time you gave any thought to your pet’s dental health? If it’s been a while—or maybe never—you’re not alone. Studies reveal that about two-thirds of pet owners do not provide the dental care recommended by their veterinarians. That’s a big mistake. Even though pets don’t often get cavities, they are susceptible to periodontal or gum disease,…