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How To Pack a Pet First Aid Kit
How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal condition if not treated quickly enough, which is where pet first aid comes into play. In honor of National Pet First Aid...

How To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease
How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any region....

4 Tips on Welcoming a New Puppy into Your Home
Landing on Their Paws: How to Set Your New Puppy Up for Success Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle...

Common Pet Toxins You Should Be Aware Of
Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your pet toxin knowledge for...

Four Ways To Share Valentine’s Day Love With Your Pet
4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and...

Why X-Rays Are Important for Your Pet’s Oral Health
The “Tooth” of the Matter: Learn Why X-Rays Are Important for Pet Oral Health When it comes to your pet’s oral health, we want the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. There is no better way to determine the extent of periodontal disease than...

Questions About Your Pet’s Vaccines? We Have Answers
Questions About Your Pet’s Vaccines? We Have Answers You’ve received another reminder about your pet’s vaccinations. “My pet is perfectly healthy and rarely leaves the backyard,” you think as your finger hovers over the delete button. But, before you erase the message...

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets
5 Pet Safety Tips During Cold Weather Winter is coming, and with it comes a host of hazards for your four-legged friend. Check out the following tips to keep your pet safe and warm during this chilly season. #1: Provide warm bedding for your pet Give...

Is My Pet At Risk of Diabetes
Is My Pet At Risk of Diabetes If you have a pet, it is important to be aware of the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes. Pet diabetes is becoming more and more common pets, but it can be prevented. This article provides information on both the prevention and...

Safe Thanksgiving Food For Your Pet
Safe Thanksgiving Food For Your Pet If you're anything like me, the thought of Thanksgiving dinner without your pet is unthinkable. The holiday season means spending time with our pets and sharing in their joy as we celebrate all that we have to be thankful for. But...