The Slobber Face: Why do Dogs Like to Lick?

The Slobber Face: Why do Dogs Like to Lick?

If you’re a dog owner (or dog lover!), you’ve probably noticed that dogs seem to explore the world tongue-first. From licking their own paws to trying to give their owners a bath, it’s clear that dogs like to lick. While we know canines enjoy this activity, there remains some mystery as to why they do […]
A Sticky Situation: Gastrointestinal Blockages in Pets

A Sticky Situation: Gastrointestinal Blockages in Pets

Pets eat all sorts of strange things. From cotton swabs to even rocks, we have seen it all. Many times (probably more than we know), these foreign objects pass through pets without any trouble whatsoever. Sometimes, though, things get stuck. Learn about gastrointestinal blockages in pets and what can be done. When Gastrointestinal Blockages in […]
Scary Halloween Pet Hazards to Avoid

Scary Halloween Pet Hazards to Avoid

Halloween is one of the most enjoyable holidays for pet owners. Just imagine all the adorable ghoul and goblin costumes, and think about how fun the crisp fall evenings are with your best fur friend in tow! However, it’s important to remain aware of the Halloween pet hazards lurking in the shadows. To ensure a […]
Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Cats are natural hunters – and this instinct often determines the ways they enjoy expending energy. Leaping, stalking, pouncing, and chasing after their “prey” are all ways cats express themselves and get exercise. Indoor kitties sometimes face a challenge, in so far that their environment often lacks the same opportunities for these behaviors. Despite indoor […]
The Sweet Smoosh: Keeping Brachycephalic Breeds Safe in the Heat

The Sweet Smoosh: Keeping Brachycephalic Breeds Safe in the Heat

That adorable face looking up at you with total and complete devotion is off-the-charts cute, but the same features that endear brachycephalic breeds are also responsible for certain health challenges. Pugs, Persians, and Pekingese are just a few of these popular flat-faced pets, but all pets with similar facial characteristics are susceptible to respiratory problems […]
Protect Your Pet From Mosquito Bites

Protect Your Pet From Mosquito Bites

For most folks, summer is full of sunshine, laughter, and good times. For pet owners, it’s a maddening season of pests, pests, and more pests. While we advocate for year round parasite prevention, these hot, bug-filled months require special attention. While it may be relatively easy to combat ticks and fleas, it can be more […]
Listen Up! The Importance of Keeping Pet Ears Clean

Listen Up! The Importance of Keeping Pet Ears Clean

Much like dental care, pet ears can sometimes be a mystery to pet owners. It’s easy to assume our furry companions can clean their own ears, and if there’s a problem, we’d know it. In reality, dogs and cats need their ears cleaned periodically (especially dogs). This prevents infection and allows you to look for […]
Heatstroke in Pets: Still on the Rise?

Heatstroke in Pets: Still on the Rise?

Responsible pet owners understand the meaning of prevention. To be sure, a preventive approach is the cornerstone of your pet’s health and wellness. Beyond adhering to recommended vaccines and parasite prevention, it’s crucial to keep your pet cool on hot, humid days. Heatstroke in pets is a real threat, but when you know what to […]
Achoo No More? Finding Pets For Allergy Sufferers

Achoo No More? Finding Pets For Allergy Sufferers

Have you recently been diagnosed as being allergic to dogs or cats? Or perhaps you’ve always been an allergy sufferer and are struggling to find a furbaby that doesn’t trigger your symptoms? When it comes to finding pets for allergy sufferers, it helps to understand your allergies as well as knowing how to control your […]
Happiness Found: Why You Should Groom Your Cat

Happiness Found: Why You Should Groom Your Cat

There are many misconceptions about our feline friends. Most commonly, people believe that cats prefer to be alone, dislike exercise, and shun human efforts to train. However, of all the myths surrounding feline behavior, the most dangerous might be that cats don’t require grooming. With that specially barbed tongue, cats are fastidious self-cleaners, but for […]