January 2 is National Pet Travel Safety Day, but making sure that you’re traveling safely with your pet is always important. Whether you’re one of the 38.9 million people who own a cat or the even larger number of people who own dogs, below are some tips to help you travel safely with your pet. [...]
If you’re looking for a gift for your dog for this holiday season, you should consider health wellness gifts. By giving health wellness gifts to the dog or dogs you love, you can help the pups in your life stay happy and healthy all year long. Below are some great gift ideas to help that [...]
The holidays are a special and magical time for us, but we should consider the stress our pets endure during these times. There are a few things to keep in mind as the holidays approach that can help minimize holiday pet stress. Here are some tips that will be sure to make the holidays as [...]
Some people may fear keeping both pet dogs and pet cats in their household. However, you can take the lead role when introducing a dog and cat so that they can live peacefully. If you ever wonder “how do I introduce a dog to my cats?”, the following steps will guide you to make the [...]
With the upcoming holiday season right around the corner, pet owners of all kinds are getting quite excited about their friends, loved ones, and other family members gathering. Whether you are introducing new people to new animals, or if you have the same group getting together again, Thanksgiving pet safety is something that is crucial [...]
Barbecue safety for dogs At Vets Now, we see a rise in injuries and poisonings during the spring and summer, and over the holiday period in general, particularly when the weather is warm and sunny. Some of these cases are associated with barbecues so we’ve drawn up a list of tips to keep your dogs [...]
It is probably more like a human emergency room than you may think. To state the obvious, you can expect to pay more and to have longer wait times. Here’s what you can expect when taking your pet to the ER, or, more specifically, to Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center. What Should You [...]
Dogs have been referred to as man’s best friend for what seems like forever. It’s been proven that dogs help soothe mental distress and can be excellent aids for owners living with physical or psychological disabilities. And according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, exposure to pets like dogs may lessen the [...]
There’s no greater joy than spending time outdoors with your dog in the warm sunshine playing with some of the 90 million dogs living in the United States. However, the summer heat can be dangerous to your pet if you don’t taTo prevent an emergency trip to a veterinary specialty center, here are four tips [...]
With the summer in full swing, there is a whole new set of health concerns that pet owners need to take into account. Long hot days may mean your pet ends up getting exhausted. Spells of humidity may lead your pet to feeling ill. Whatever the case may be, here are a few tips to [...]
