Keep Your Pet Hydrated in the Summer Pet owners need to be especially careful as summer approaches to ensure that their furry friends are properly hydrated. Dehydration and heat exhaustion can result in serious health problems, including death, so they should be taken...

Camping Safety Tips for Pet Owners Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so. Camping with your pet is a great way to enjoy fun adventures together, but you need to...

Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When you witness an athlete clutching their knee and going down during a sporting event, you can immediately identify it as a possible tear of their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a crucial ligament for knee...

Spotting, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your pet's skin becomes intensely itchy, they may scratch, lick, and chew to the point of creating a hot spot. Help your beloved companion find relief from this distressing condition by understanding more about...

Prevent Your Pet From Getting Lyme Disease April is the ideal time to prevent Lyme disease in dogs as the warmer temperatures awaken parasites. Be proactive in decreasing the chances of your pet transporting ticks, and familiarize yourself with the typical signs of...

How to Prepare for the Passing of Your Pet Losing a pet can be difficult, but taking steps to prepare for it can alleviate some of the emotional burden. Below are four methods to assist in preparing for and coping with the eventual passing of your pet.  #1: Assess...

Hazards in Your Home: 5 Common Pet Toxins   In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the...

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...