The Heat is On: Preventing Heat Stroke in Cats and Dogs
It's summertime, everyone loves to be outside - and that includes your family pet.
Pet parenting isn't always a walk in the park. We're here to help with tips to keep you and your pet happy and healthy.
We all want our furry kids to enjoy playing in the yard, but not at the expense of our prized vegetable garden and beautiful flowerbeds.
Pet adoption is a great idea year-round, but the springtime is especially wonderful.
Heavy rains and big storms are common in the summer months, and this wet weather can actually help fleas thrive.
For many cat owners, keeping their pets indoors is a wise decision that spares their cats from the many risks of being allowed to roam outdoors.
Just like people, dogs need to regularly visit with their medical providers to make sure everything's working in excellent order.
As the days get longer and your home is being bathed in sunlight, you may start noticing the dirt, fur and dust that has accumulated during the winter months.
With the world turning green all around and the warmer temperatures starting to creep back into the forecast, it's beginning to feel more like spring every day.
Mosquitoes are carriers of numbers of diseases ranging from West Nile virus to the heartworm parasite.
It's summertime, everyone loves to be outside - and that includes your family pet.
Like most species, cats use their eyes, ears, and nose to assess the world around them. However, cats also have an important sensory tool that heightens their perception – their...
The outdoors is filled with smells and excitement, as well as new dogs to play with and old friends to meet. But the summer is also the worst time for outdoor pets.
Spotting fleas or their eggs on your cat or in your home is every cat owner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, fleas can be a big problem year-round, regardless of temperature.
Knowing how to keep your cat cool – and how to spot the signs of overheating and dehydration – can help them safely enjoy the warmth.
Older dogs and dogs with back injuries among other things may not be able to hold in their urine and/or feces. Depending on the cause of urinary or fecal incontinence this can b...
Cats are very territorial creatures. Although they are “selectively social” with other members of the same species, in the end, our domestic house cats evolved from a solitary s...
Summer is a terrific time to be a dog owner. It’s the perfect time to run, swim and play with your dog in amazing weather.
Do all cats shed? Yes. Shedding is a natural, healthy process in all cats. Normal cat shedding helps to replenish your kitty’s fur and keep it in tip-top shape – basically, ther...
As you prep the grill, hang up those patriotic decorations, and plan where to watch the fireworks, make sure you’re furry one is prepared to have an enjoyable and safe Fourth!