Here are some common scenarios and red flags to prompt you to bring your dog to the emergency vet: Always seek emergency care any time your dog shows sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening symptoms that could threaten their life, comfort, or long-term health. Examples...
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is not just a human condition—it affects our animal companions too. Scientists estimated that 1 in 230 cats in the US have diabetes. The World Health Organization defines diabetes as a metabolic disorder in which the body has high sugar...
The holidays are full of love, laughter — and often, a little chaos. During this special routine- between the doorbell ringing, food on every counter, and the constant flow of guests, dogs can easily become overstimulated. Whether your dog greets everyone like a...
Researching Non-conflicting Fish Species Before selecting new fish, it’s crucial to understand species compatibility. Some fish may not get along well. Case in point: aggressive fish can harm peaceful varieties. Here are some quick tips for researching:...
What we can learn from our pets enables us a unique perspective for how we treat each other as well as our animal friends. From the onset of pet ownership, it’s natural for pet parents to proactively train a new pet. They set boundaries where possible for its...
Heat Stroke in Dogs: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know. When the temperature rises, our dogs feel it even more than we do. Unlike humans, dogs don’t sweat through their skin — they rely on panting and limited sweat through their paw pads to regulate their...
Water Safety for Pets: Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know As a responsible pet parent, it’s important to educate yourself on the safety guidelines recommended for pets in and around water. Getting caught in currents, drowning, and dry drowning are very real dangers to...
The Power of Canine Fitness: Strengthening Bodies and Minds Positive reinforcement dog training goes beyond teaching basic manners or addressing behavioral concerns—it also helps dogs live longer, healthier, and happier lives. One often-overlooked aspect of a...
Spring is a great time to pet proof your home and yard. Pet owners are ready to start their gardens and plant those spring flowers. However, pet owners should be aware of several pet hazards that come with spring projects, gardening, and lawn care. Springtime is...
The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Building a Stronger Bond with Your Dog! Decades of successful positive reinforcement dog training by professionals have revealed the incredible transformations that can happen when we train our companions with kindness, patience,...
Choosing the right boarding facility for your dog is as important as choosing a spot-on hotel when you go on vacation. Just like you, your dog can get stressed. Making sure that your dog has an enjoyable stay while you are on vacation will help keep him/her healthy...
Cat Misbehavior 101- Litter Box Problems: Feline veterinarian addresses cat urination problems due to your cat’s health or misbehavior. Are you finding wet spots on your carpet? Your bathmats? Your wood floors? Or your brand new king size bed? No, your house...
Pet Scratching Skin Issues Finally…put an end to that constant scratching It’s so maddening to watch that you can’t even imagine how maddening it is for your poor dog! The incessant scratching, gnawing, licking…anything to try to get just a little relief for that “hot...
How to Keep Your Pet During Difficult Economic Times On some level we have all felt the crunch of tough economic times. Some have lost a good chunk of their retirement, while others have lost jobs or maybe facing foreclosure. At the least, many of us have less...
If you let your pup swim with you in a pool, you might be wondering, is chlorine water safe for my dog? Here, we’ll discuss the differing levels of chlorine ingestion by dogs and what to do about them. Because chlorine tablet manufacturers make chlorine tablets taste...
How to Tell if Your Pet Sitter is the “Leader of the Pack” Within the current in-home pet care landscape, there are many options out for in home services. So what are pet owners to do when determining which company might be the best fit for their furbaby?...
Unique Pet Cemetery Concept – “Garden of Faithful Friends” Everybody is familiar with the idea of arranging for funerals or cemetery choices before the time that it is needed. But what is one to do with the four-legged, furry, or feathered members of their...
