It's that time of year again: back to school! For kids, that means new teachers, new classes, and making new friends. For pets, it can mean a lot of changes too. Here are three tips to help your pet transition smoothly into the back-to-school season. #1: Set up your...

How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden...

The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

What to Do With My Pet This Summer   Are you wondering what you should do with your pet this summer? You can take them with you on your vacation, take them to a boarding facility, or investigate pet sitters in your area. With so many options, it can be hard to...

4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses   Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay...

5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather   Want to enjoy the nice warm weather for the rest of spring and summer with your furry friend? Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer.   #1: Build your cat a catio You’ve likely...

Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   Spring has sprung! While spring brings warm weather and new growth, it also brings pollen. Pollen can trigger irritating allergies in people and pets and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. We are here to educate...

How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease   Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any...