I shouldn't share baked goods with my pets? The holiday season is a time of indulgence for many Americans, and you may be tempted to pass along the good cheer to your four-legged friends. When including them in the festivities, be careful not to overdo it, however. Many traditional holiday baked goods are not good [...]
Many cat owners wonder whether catnip is safe for their pet, especially if their cat exhibits the sometimes extreme behavior that can be associated with coming into contact with the plant. The simple answer to this question is yes, catnip is completely safe for your cat. Catnip is an herb and part of the mint [...]
August is Immunization Awareness Month- are your pets fully vaccinated? Vaccines are products that have been developed to trigger your pet’s immune system in order to prepare them to fight off future exposure to disease. Vaccines lessen or prevent the severity of infection. Many diseases that we immunize against are highly contagious and even deadly. [...]
It’s August, and that means that it is cataract awareness month! Educate yourself on this common pet problem by reading our FAQs: What is a cataract? The eye contains a clear lens that helps the eye to focus. Any opacity that develops in the lens is a cataract. Very small cataracts may not cause a [...]
Many consider their pets to be both family and friends, so it’s only natural to want to include them in summer festivities such as barbecues. Big gatherings are not always a dog’s best friend though. When taking your pet to such an event, make sure that you are well prepared. Bring along food and water [...]
No one takes care of your pet quite like you do, but chances are at some point in time you are going to need to leave your beloved in the care of another. If you choose to utilize a boarding facility, it is important to make sure that you choose the right one. Here are [...]
What to do when the temperatures keep rising and you and your pets are cooped up indoors? Try some of these activities to beat the heat and have a blast while doing it! Teach your old dog new tricks. What a perfect opportunity to work on the basics or teach your pet a fun new [...]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and what better time to double check that you are ready. If you should experience a tornado, flood, fire, or other unfortunate event you need to have a plan in place. Go through the following checklist to be sure your animals are cared for in case of an emergency. [...]
What the heck are heartworms? Well, they are just what they sound like. They are nasty worms that live in the heart (and lungs and blood vessels) of dogs and cats. Obviously they are not a good thing. Fortunately, protecting your pets from heartworms is relatively easy. Heartworms are transmitted from pet to pet via [...]
Spring has sprung, and along with April showers and May flowers, the ticks are out in full force. These little vermin are at peak activity during the spring and summer months. Among other things, they are capable of transmitting Lyme disease to both people and pets. Infected animals can have no symptoms while others may [...]