Help your Pet Beat the Heat and Stay Hydrated!
This Summer has been a hot one! With only a couple of weeks left of Summer we thought we’d write a blog to help your pet beat the heat and stay hydrated. As much as we love enjoying the summer sun with our pets, it’s important to understand that animals often respond to heat differently […]
Training Kids to be with Your Pets
Did you get a new pet? Congratulations – we wish you the best of luck with the training process, but pets aren’t the only ones that need training. Children also need to be taught how to handle and care for pets. Training kids to be with your pets is essential to being a responsible pet […]
Keeping Fido Cool this Summer
Keeping Fido cool this Summer is essential! During the hottest periods of the year, keeping your dog hydrated and cool is very important. Although it’s nice to be outdoors, too much sun can be dangerous. Heat stroke is a deadly condition affecting many people and dogs each year. With the warm weather coming, it’s essential […]
Preventing Heartworm in Your Pets
Now that the weather is getting warmer, pets and pet owners spend more time outside enjoying the welcoming spring temperatures. We love to take our dogs on long walks, hikes, and to their favorite dog park. But we’re not the only ones who come out of hibernation during these warm months. This time of the […]
Four Poisonous Plants to Watch Out for Your Dogs and Cats
Spring is creeping up on us fast, and the dog days of summer will be upon us in no time! Our dogs and cats will soon enjoy their time in the sun. We can enjoy more time outdoors with our pets as the weather gets warmer. But remember, April showers bring May flowers, and we […]
Why Your Dog Licks You
We love the slobbery kisses our furry friends give us! But what are some reasons why your dog licks you? Many of us have either experienced or seen it – a dog licking its owner and people is very common. There are many different reasons why a dog might lick, but what is the psychology […]
Calming An Anxious Cat
No one likes to see their favorite feline friend constantly scared and anxious in their home. While it’s natural for cats to feel initially uneasy in a new environment or around new people, they should eventually come out of their shells and become comfortable. If your kitty feels overly skittish and constantly on edge, you […]
Do Pets Get Colds?
For humans, catching a cold is very common with weather changes, but do pets get colds? With winter slowly approaching, we can’t help but wonder if our pets can get colds as we do. Unsurprisingly, the answer is yes. Unfortunately, pets can get colds just like humans. Here are some things that may indicate their […]
Recognizing Stress In Your Pet
Much like humans, pets are in danger of being affected by stress. As responsible pet owners, we must keep an eye on our pets to see if they are experiencing signs of stress and unease. Is your pet acting unusual? Do they seem anxious or depressed? Then stress could be the cause of their behavior. […]
Keeping Your Pets Warm This Winter
The beauty of wintertime is undeniable! We all love to watch the snow fall and create landscapes that we could gaze at for hours, preferably from inside. Although pretty in pictures, these frigid temperatures can mean bad news for our health and well-being; we’re not the only ones who can suffer this season. Just like […]