Create a First Aid Kit for Your Pet in 3 Easy Steps
As a pet owner, you have an extra responsibility to prep your pet for any disaster. A first-aid kit that is fully stocked—not only for you, but for your pet, too—is an essential component of any emergency plan. Follow these three easy steps to build a pet first aid...
Signs of Cognitive Dysfunction in Pets
As pets age, they can suffer from impaired mental function, similar to people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However, with careful monitoring, early diagnosis, and proper...
Camping Safety Tips for You and Your Pet
As summer fades into fall, there’s no better time to get outdoors and enjoy a camping trip with your beloved companion. Experience the delight of the changing leaves, a toasty campfire, and a fuzzy blanket keeping you warm in your sleeping bag. But, before you head...
How to Safely Cool Your Pet During a Heat Exhaustion Episode
The unthinkable happens—your hyperactive pooch chases one too many balls on a scorching summer day, and collapses. Seemingly fine one moment, your beloved companion appears to overheat in the blink of an eye. Keep a cool head during this terrifying situation, and...
3 Ways to Help Your Pet Stay Cool This Summer
As we enter the dog days of summer, pooches—and cats—are feeling the heat. Instead of sitting in front of the air-conditioning unit all summer long, use these cool tricks, to help your furry pal cope with the summer heat. #1: Freeze treats for your pet Does...
Here’s What Pet Owners Need to Know About Bee Stings
We all know that pets can get themselves into all sorts of trouble, like getting stung by a bee. Here's what you need to know if your furry friend meets the wrong end of a stinger from a bee, wasp, or hornet. If your pet has been stung in the mouth or throat, been...
Introducing Your New Shelter Cat to Your Current Cat
Once you know the love of a cat, it's hard not to want to add another feline friend to your family. Animal shelters and rescues overflow with cats of all ages and personalities who share one common trait—they're all looking for a forever home. Is your current cat...
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Fostering a Pet
Fostering a pet in need of a forever family is a helpful and creative way of doing some good in your community! Ask yourself these important questions first if you're thinking of being a pet foster parent. What health considerations can I accommodate in a foster...
Updated Letter to Our Clients
To Our Wonderful Clients — I truly hope you and your loved ones are doing as well as can be expected during these challenging times. In recent weeks, I have communicated with many of you by phone and video, but it is not the same as being able to see you and your pets...
How to Prevent Separation Anxiety From Developing in Your New Puppy
While stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis, you may be thinking there is no better time to get a puppy. With plenty of free time for training and lazy puppy snuggles on the couch, you can’t wait to welcome a new pet. But what is going to happen to that puppy when...