As we enter the middle of winter, temperatures around the country are dropping, which means your winter staples – hats, coats, gloves, and boots – are always readily available for whenever you decide to leave the house. But what about your pets? Like humans, pets need protection to keep warm in the winter months. Regardless …
Itching, sneezing, feeling just all-around-uncomfortable – the same tough-to-bear allergy symptoms you experience from time to time can affect your pet, too! However, while allergies can impact pets seasonally, they can also occur year-round due to a number of causes – from environmental changes, to food ingredients, and more. But identifying the cause of your …
Dog Allergies 101: Common Causes + Treatments for Your Pup Read More »
The sun is setting earlier, the days are getting shorter, and more than 10 million Americans are about to undergo another spout of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With less sunlight, during the late fall and winter months, sufferers of SAD report feelings of fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and withdrawal, often turning to medications along with light …
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Houseplants are more than just a decorative asset for your home – they’re powerful partners in purifying the air and removing toxins. However, not all houseplants are created equal, and some can be extremely toxic to your pets.
So how can you be sure your indoor plants won’t cause harm to your furry housemates? Read on for six toxic house plants to stay clear from, plus six pet-approved options!
Hemp, Cannabis, CBD – whatever you know it as, chances are you’ve heard of (if not tried) the benefits of Cannabidiol, the chemical compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant. And, while CBD is a key chemical found it marijuana, it doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana, so no, it won’t …
CBD 101: Common Cannabis “Cures” For Your Canine Read More »
Stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey – as Thanksgiving Day approaches, we’re all looking forward to a traditional feast surrounded by loved ones – furry, four-legged friends included! However, Thanksgiving is also a time where vets see an uptick in emergency visits due to pets ingesting unsafe human foods over the holiday, leaving owners feeling anything but …
A Feast Fit for Fido: Pup-Approved Turkey Day Treats Read More »
Constant scratching, biting at the skin, hair loss – if these symptoms are checking all the boxes, your pet has likely contracted fleas. Although these tiny insects are common amongst cats and dogs, fleas can be a pet owner’s worst nightmare due to their long lifecycle, and thus, challenging process to get rid of. Before …
Flea Frustration? Four Tips to Stop the Scratching Read More »
With the holidays quickly approaching, you’re likely spending more time in the kitchen whipping up seasonal favorites and family recipes. And, if your pet is anything like ours, they’re at your feet, anxiously awaiting a taste of any bits of food that fall their way (can you blame them?!). However, not all of your favorite …
If you are a loving pet owner, there is no doubt that a vet plays an important role in your life. Finding a reputable vet whom to entrust the regular checkups of your puppy will assure you of consistent quality health services for your fur baby. Aside from the vaccinations, a puppy may be encountering …
It may not be all the time that we can know that our puppies are sick. Sometimes it may not show. With their happy personality, it may be difficult to determine. Dogs cannot tell us how they are feeling. It may only be at the later part of a disease that visible symptoms can be …
