Are Pet Kisses Safe? To Smooch or Not to Smooch

Are Pet Kisses Safe? To Smooch or Not to Smooch

It’s hard not to love the fact that your pet is thrilled to see you after a long day apart. For many pet owners, this means enduring a daily round of slobbery pet kisses. Some of us don’t mind this type of attention, while others avoid that doggy tongue at all costs. Most pet owners […]
Human Medications: Common Culprits of Pet Poisonings

Human Medications: Common Culprits of Pet Poisonings

Certain pharmaceuticals have the potential to bring us great relief. From headaches and allergies to congestion and depression, human medications ease symptoms and eliminate pain. But when half of all pet poisonings are related to them, it’s time for drastic measures to protect your pet. Script or Not Prescription medications aren’t necessarily more toxic to […]
Have No Worries With Our Pet Party Safety Tips

Have No Worries With Our Pet Party Safety Tips

From Easter all the way through Labor Day, families schedule backyard get-togethers and BBQ’s. What’s not to love? Absolutely nothing – except for the inherent dangers to your pet. It may not seem like pet party safety is a prerequisite for fun, but without extra care and vigilance at parties, your pet could find big […]
Aquatic Spirochetes: What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Leptospirosis

Aquatic Spirochetes: What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Leptospirosis

If we had to choose, would we decide to share all illnesses with our pets? Of course not! Luckily, most health problems are not contagious between the species, but in the case of a zoonotic disease, humans can get very sick from their pets. Leptospirosis is definitely one illness that you don’t want to mess […]
Bugged Out: Parasites, Pets, and Parks

Bugged Out: Parasites, Pets, and Parks

Dog parks and other pet friendly outdoor locations are popular, especially during the spring and summer months. Who doesn’t love to roam through the blooms, enjoying the fresh air with a four-legged pal? However, while these gathering places can be great for exercise and socialization, they’re also popular among pests. Parasites, pets, and parks seem […]
A String Around Your Finger: Don’t Forget About Indoor Cat Care

A String Around Your Finger: Don’t Forget About Indoor Cat Care

Many cat owners are amazing at keeping routine wellness appointments for their indoor felines. However, anecdotal evidence shows that a large number of indoor cats do not receive regular veterinary care. If this sounds familiar, we understand that it’s often easier to remain at home than to force a cat to travel. Plus, cats – […]
Ear Licking and Beyond: What Does This Dog Behavior Mean?  

Ear Licking and Beyond: What Does This Dog Behavior Mean?  

Dogs will be dogs, but when a behavior veers from cute to mildly obsessive to downright annoying, it’s time for a change. Licking ears is one of these canine quirks that sends owners into tailspins of doubt, wonder, frustration, and (hopefully) resolution and relief. If you’re put off by this common dog behavior or have […]
Just in Time for Spring: Choosing Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Plants

Just in Time for Spring: Choosing Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Plants

If the warmer weather has you itching to get out into the yard for some lawn and garden prep, you’re not alone. This is the season when many of us choose to beautify our yards with an array of plants, shrubbery, and other vegetation. For pet owners, however, there are more decisions to be made […]
Spring Clean Safely with Our Pet-Friendly Cleaning Tips

Spring Clean Safely with Our Pet-Friendly Cleaning Tips

There’s no doubt that pets, as wonderful as they are, contribute significantly to the amount of dirt, debris, and, of course, fur that accumulates in our homes. Keeping a house clean when you are a pet owner is a daily challenge, and to make matters worse, many commercial cleaning products can be hazardous to our […]
Preventing Heartworm Disease in Cats

Preventing Heartworm Disease in Cats

When it comes to heartworms, most pet owners think of the risk to their dog companions. While it’s true this disease is more prevalent in dogs, heartworm disease in cats does occur, and diagnoses are on the rise. In fact, cats with this illness are also in greater danger of experiencing life threatening reactions to […]