How to Manage Bee Stings in Your Pet
Bees, wasps, and hornets are buzzing around as summer enters full swing, enticing pets to snap, sniff, or swat at these vibrating creatures. Being on the wrong end of a bee’s stinger can create a painful allergic reaction in your furry pal since pets can be as...
What to Expect After Bringing Home a New Shelter Pet
Bringing home a shelter or rescue pet is exciting, but it also requires some effort to ensure a smooth transition. This is especially true for pets who may have gone from home to home before you became their forever family. What will the first few days, weeks, and...
Heartworm Disease: 11 Facts You Should Know
April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. This disease is one of the most painful, deadly, and costly parasitic infections. Fortunately, it's also one of the easiest to prevent. Here are 11 facts about the mosquito-transmitted disease: Heartworm disease doesn't...
Prevent Spring Parasites from Feasting On Your Pet
Ah, springtime. Beautiful flowers, perfect weather, and...external parasites! Unfortunately, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes enjoy warmer temperatures as much as we do. Keep these pesky blood-suckers from feasting on your pet and transmitting potentially life-threatening...
How to Protect Your Pets During Flea and Tick Season
It’s never easy keeping our pets free from pests, especially during the warmer months, but knowing a few tips can help protect your pet and family! 1. Use a Long Lasting Flea and Tick Prevention Product This is the number one way to protect your pet from flea and...
A Look at Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
Is your cat going outside of the litterbox? Since cats aren't vindictive creatures, this behavior may be alarming. One of the main causes of inappropriate urination is feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), a urinary condition. Feline idiopathic cystitis signs FIC can...
3 Tips on Using Positive Reinforcement to Train Your Pet
It's National Train Your Dog Month! This year, the focus will be on training dogs basic, everyday manners, such as sit and stay. Using positive reinforcement is a tried and true way to teach canine friends new tricks. Here are our tips! #1: Reward your pet heavily...
Foods That Are Dangerous for Our Pets
Our pets are our family and we want to treat them as such, but some “treats” can be more harmful to our pets than we think. Many human foods are poisonous to our pets and can cause unwanted health issues, weight gain, or even death. Make sure you know what foods to...
The Top 3 Gifts Your Pet Wants Under the Christmas Tree
As Christmas approaches, don't forget to include your furry friend on your gift list! Show your pet some holiday love by getting them something they'll enjoy. Here are our top three picks for gifts for your pet! #1: BarkBox or meowbox subscription As you wander...
Thanksgiving Safety for Pets
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of gathering with loved ones and reflecting on gratitude. Who doesn't love to share a delicious meal with the people in your life? But this warm and festive time for you could be a stressful or dangerous time for your pet. Here's how...
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