Whatever the reason for your travels or however long you’ll be away from home, it can be tough to take a trip when you have pets. Finding a pet sitter to take care of your pet can be difficult, and when you do, it could be incredibly expensive. If you don’t want to leave your [...]
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to start preparing a feast for the whole family. But, can your furry family member join in the meal, too? 38,900,000 households own cats, and 43,346,000 households own dogs, meaning there are plenty of families who will have a pet in the home during Thanksgiving dinner. While [...]
Just like humans, your pets can have allergies, too. Now that it’s Fall, the weather change will stir up environmental allergens and irritants that can affect you and your pets. Some common clinical signs of dog allergies and cat allergies include: Nasal and eye discharge Sneezing Coughing Pruritus (itching/scratching, licking/chewing at body parts) Fur [...]
If you’re thinking about getting someone a pet for a gift, think again. Here are just some reasons why that is a bad idea. You don’t know what you’re giving When you give someone a pet as a gift, you really have no idea what you’re giving them. It’s hard to get background on a [...]
Separation anxiety in dogs is a stressful and usually destructive behavior associated with being separated from their owners/parents. Even if the actions only last for a few minutes, they still qualify as separation anxiety. In short, your dog is experiencing anxiety because you’re not around. While their behavior can be scary and destructive, there are [...]
Approximately 46,300,000 households in the United States own dogs, and 38,900,000 households own cats. Every pet should make frequent trips to a vet for routine checkups, but sometimes, veterinary surgical procedures must be performed to keep your pet in good health. If your pet is scheduled to undergo a minor veterinary surgery, rest assured — [...]
Your older dog will need some extra special love and care in its later years of life. Though this age is different for each breed and type of dog, here are some basic care tips you can follow to ensure your dog has a healthy, happy life in his old age. Dietary changes are a [...]
As much as we don’t want to think about it, medical emergencies can happen to our pets. As a pet owner, it can sometimes be hard to tell when there is a sign of a medical attention. Here are some warning signs that your pet is experiencing a true veterinary emergency. “Bloat” Signs If your [...]
Most people know to bring in their new kitten to the veterinarian for vaccinations and regular check-ups until they’re around 16 weeks old. However, many people don’t know when their cat’s weight becomes a problem, especially in those awkward developmental stages. Obesity is diagnosed if a cat is 10-15% heavier than the breed standard. Technically, [...]
All kinds of people love getting outside during the summer, but for pets, that’s not always ideal. When it comes to caring for your pets in the hot summer months, there are a few tips you should know about. Understand the Effects of Heat on Your Pets For pets, scorching summer days can be extremely [...]
