The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet
The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. Be sure to help your pet stay safe from tick-borne illnesses by following these tips when...
How to Get Your New Cat to Not Feel Stressed at Home
How to Get Your New Cat to Not Feel Stressed at Home June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new feline friend into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new cat may be unsure and anxious in their...
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet Losing your four-legged friend is any pet owner's worst nightmare. Whether you live near a busy road, in the middle of a vast wilderness, or in a quiet suburb, you may worry about your pet slipping out an open door and...
Learn About Your Pets Springtime Skin Allergies
Learn About Your Pets Springtime Skin Allergies Spring has sprung which means there is a lot of pollen in the air. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to...
How Heartworms Develop in Pets
While you may know 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. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...
How to Tell If You Have an Anxious Cat
Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new home, these things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to...
Common Pet Toxins You Should Be Aware Of
Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for National Poison Prevention Week, which...
4 Tips on Welcoming a New Puppy into Your Home
Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in. #1: Prepare for your new puppy’s arrival in advance...
The Importance of X-Rays in Pet Oral Health
When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of periodontal disease than by taking full-mouth dental X-rays. This process gives us a complete...
Pet End-of-Life Care Options
Knowing your pet is nearing the end of their life is heartbreaking, but understanding and preparing for their final moments can help you accept their passing. Whether your beloved companion is reaching the end of their natural life span, or suffering from a chronic...