Common Waterborne Pet Parasites   Summertime may mean your pet is splashing in and out of the water all season long. While getting your pet in the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens. Here are...

What to Do With My Pet This Summer   You may be wondering what you should do with your pet this summer as your vacation draws near. Can you take them with you? Would they be better off at a boarding facility? Maybe you should investigate pet sitters in your area....

3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home   This month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, the perfect time to introduce a new cat into your home and family. In the beginning, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new surroundings. Here are...

Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates...

As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to learn what you need to...

Is Your Cat Stressed Out? 3 Signs of a Seriously Anxious Cat Cats are highly sensitive creatures, which means they don’t react well to change. Whether the disruption is minor, such as moving clocks ahead an hour and changing a routine or major, such as moving to a new...

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. It is important that...

3 Ways to Respect Your Cat March 28 is Respect Your Cat Day! While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion every day of the year, make it a point to cater to their unique needs on their noteworthy holiday. Try the following ways to show your...

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 toxin knowledge to keep...

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...