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Pet Parasites To Be Aware Of
Pet Parasites To Be Aware Of Summertime means your four-legged friend may be splashing in and out of the water all season long. While the water is a great way for your pet to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can make...
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Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Learn More About Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Imagine your white cat is snoozing away on their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the summer sun. While this may be adorable, too much sun exposure can be dangerous for your cat. What does...
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How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home
How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month! Try the following suggestions to help your new cat quickly become a comfortable part of your family. #1: Give them time to settle in It can be scary to move somewhere new,...
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4 End-of-Life Care Options For Your Pet
4 End-of-Life Care Options For Your Pet As your pet gets older, it's important to think about your furry friend's end-of-life care. If your pet struggles with chronic health problems or terminal conditions, you can plan ahead to help alleviate the anxiety,...
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5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather
As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer. #1: Build your cat a catio You’ve likely seen pictures of “catios,” which are...
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Spring Skin Allergies in Pets
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...
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The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet
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. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...
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3 Signs of an 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 home, these things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to...
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How to Deal with a New Puppy in Your Home
Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in. #1: Prepare for your new puppy’s arrival in advance...
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How to Respect Your Cat’s Unique Nature in 3 Ways
On March 28, we celebrate 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 cat that you...