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Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease
Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s...
3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet
3 Ways To Heal After the Loss of a Pet Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary...
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks
How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running...
Spoil Your Furry Friend With a Pet Treat This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air! Check out these three safe pet treats for your beloved furry friend this Valentine’s Day.
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning
3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning....
How To Help Your Pet Cope With Noise Aversion
Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help...
Does Your Dog Have Canine Anxiety?
Does Your Dog Have Canine Anxiety? Anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think. Signals that indicate your pup could be anxious can be difficult to detect, but once you know what to look for, you may find them to be pretty obvious. Dog Anxiety Week runs...
Take These Steps To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease
How to protect your dog from lyme disease Dogs are susceptible to Lyme disease, just like humans, and it is important to protect them from the harrowing effects of this illness. Lyme disease can cause lameness, fever, and even seizures in dogs. Fortunately, there are...
How to Recognize Pain in Your Cat
How to recognize pain in your cats Cats can hide their vulnerabilities. Because of this, they can make recognizing when they are in pain difficult. Your feline friend may experience pain for numerous reasons, including joint issues, dental problems, urinary tract...
Are Your Cat’s Hairballs Normal?
Cat Hairballs: All You Need To Know If you own a cat, chances are you are already familiar with hairballs. But do you know all there is to know about hairballs? Our team has answered some frequently asked questions about hairballs in your feline friend. How are...