Keeping Calm: Managing Pet Anxiety

Keeping Calm: Managing Pet Anxiety

Summertime can be a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy friends and family gatherings, and revel in summer festivities. But for our pets, summer may be an anxiety inducing time. Fireworks, parties, and thunderstorms can all leave your pet shaking with fear. What’s worse, pet anxiety can drive your otherwise calm pet to destructive behaviors […]

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Are You Ready to Adopt a Cat? There’s Never Been a Better Time!

Are You Ready to Adopt a Cat? There’s Never Been a Better Time!

You really haven’t lived until you’ve lived with a cat. Brimming with playfulness and curiosity, cats can be endlessly entertaining, and they handle their own bathroom needs indoors! At the same time, cats can also have relatively quiet temperaments and enjoy napping on their own for long periods of time. If you don’t already have […]

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Ensure a Happy Reunion with Pet Microchipping

Ensure a Happy Reunion with Pet Microchipping

It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare – you arrive home expecting to see your pet’s sweet face, but when you open the door, your pet isn’t there. A look around reveals the back door has been left open accidentally, and your furry friend has taken the opportunity to get out and explore. Hopefully, your pet […]

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Your Ticket to Cat Health and Wellness

Your Ticket to Cat Health and Wellness

Cats are amazing creatures. Their incredible personalities, their graceful movements, and their supple beauty keep us under their spell. Although cats are notorious for being independent and low maintenance, they also need and deserve our care and attention. Conscientious cat owners know that paying attention to cat health and wellness is important. But what are […]

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That Tickles! Pet Ear Cleaning and Health

That Tickles! Pet Ear Cleaning and Health

If you have a new puppy or kitten, you’ve probably heard that regular, gentle handling of their bodies can help create positive experiences that will serve them well in the future. One of the areas we recommend working on is the ears. Pet ears are sensitive and delicate and can be sources of problems, including […]

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Xylitol and the Dangers of Peanut Butter For Pets

Xylitol and the Dangers of Peanut Butter For Pets

The danger of peanut butter for pets has gotten a lot of press lately. A small scoop of peanut butter is often used as a treat and also a delicious way to hide important medications. So what has gone wrong with this wonderful and helpful product? It’s not peanut butter that’s the problem (though too […]

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Prevent a Pet Poisoning

Prevent a Pet Poisoning

Whether we have a brave and independent cat, or a brand new puppy who loves to explore, we love our pet’s curious natures. But sometimes this means they are prone to getting into (and eating) things they shouldn’t. In recognition of Pet Poison Awareness Week the third week of March, we’re focusing on preventing a […]

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Grain-Free Diets and Cardiac Disease in Dogs

Grain-Free Diets and Cardiac Disease in Dogs

Whether it’s to look better, live longer, reduce certain symptoms, or all of the above, we humans love our fad diets. Trends such as paleo, vegan, low-carb, raw food, carnivore diet, and many more infiltrate our everyday lives, so it’s no surprise the pet care industry has followed suit. After all, we want the best […]

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The Four Stages of Pet Dental Disease

The Four Stages of Pet Dental Disease

Pet dental disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a common but preventable condition in our pets. In fact, about 85% of pets have some form of the disease by the time they reach 4 years of age. Regardless of the commonality of the disease, many pet parents aren’t aware that there is a problem. […]

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It’s No Mystery: The Need for Pet Dental Exams

It’s No Mystery: The Need for Pet Dental Exams

Despite the fact that we brush, floss, and see our dentist on a regular basis, not much thought is usually given to our pet’s teeth. After all, who wants to look in there with all those sharp fangs? But pet dental health is one of the easiest and most effective ways to give your pet […]

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