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 […]
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. […]
Should You Cut Your Pet’s Hair This Summer?
With the blistering summer heat here to stay, you may be wondering what you can do to help your pet cool down this Summer. You may be wondering if you should cut your pet’s hair this Summer to give them some relief. If your dog or cat has a thick fur coat, giving them a […]
How to Tell If Your Pet Has Spring Allergies
Have you ever thought about how to tell if your pet has spring allergies? Like humans, animals can quickly become victims of springtime allergies. Sneezing, itchiness and redness are just some symptoms that come with pet allergies, and they can put a damper on a beautiful spring day. If you think your pet may be […]
5 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Pets
Now that 2016 has arrived, it’s the perfect time to make improvements in your own life and your pet’s! Whether your dog or cat is a little overweight or has a behavioral issue, you can help your furry friend to reform itself with these five simple new year’s resolutions for pets: Measure your pet’s […]