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Pet Medication 101: Alprazolam
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Xanax (alprazolam) is…
How good is a dog’s sense of smell?
It’s no secret that dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell compared to most animals. Their noses are so sensitive that they can detect even subtle scents at very low concentrations with great…
Why does my dog have a skin rash?
Skin rashes, also called hives or urticaria, are localized patches of red, swollen, usually itchy skin. The symptoms usually appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure to a specific trigger.…
Common Skin Diseases in Dogs
Have you noticed your dog licking their paws frequently? Scratching behind their ears? Chewing at the area above or below their tail? Licking under their back legs? Perhaps you’ve seen areas of red…
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) in Dogs
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is an abnormal increase in blood pressure. A dog is said to be hypertensive when systolic blood pressure (SBP) exceeds 160 mmHg. The symptoms exhibited…
7 Tips to Prepare for Your Pet’s First Vet Visit
The first visit to the vet can be nerve-wracking both for you and your pet. It’s only natural for them to be nervous. Your furry friend doesn’t understand the point of a veterinary visit. But you…
Caring for Elderly and Senior Pets: A Guide for Pet Parents
Just like humans, elderly and senior pets need special care. The age from which a pet is considered elderly depends upon multiple factors, such as breed, size, and health. Larger dogs age early as…
6 Tips to Avoid Common Pet Emergencies in the Summer
The summer is an enjoyable time with bright sunshine, a cool breeze, and a furry pet by your side. Isn't it a perfect recipe for an awesome summer day? In addition to this, hiking, traveling,…
Pet Medication 101: Amitriptyline
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Amitriptyline is used…
Pet Medication 101: Gabapentin
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what gabapentin is used for,…
How to Road Trip With Your Dog
Going on a road trip with a dog is not as easy as it sounds. The road-tripping experience can be a fun adventure both for you and your dog, but you need to know and prepare for challenges you might…
How to Introduce Cats and Dogs
Wait, aren’t cats and dogs sworn enemies? How can they live together much less become friends? Perhaps you have a dog and are thinking about adopting a cat or just the opposite. While it is an…
Causes and Symptoms of Stress in Dogs
Stress is the overwhelming feeling of pressure or tension, while anxiety is described as extreme nervousness and unease. In dogs, these two terms are often interchangeable as the two conditions…
Pet Medication 101: Prozac
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Prozac (fluoxetine) is…
Best Dog Breeds for First Time Pet Parents
Getting a dog is such an exciting decision and a promise that you are ready to care for a living being, often for a decade and more. So far you’re probably aware that owning a dog is much more than…
What to Do if Your Pet is Choking
Despite all the things we do to protect our pets from disease and harm, unfortunate accidents can still happen. As pet parents, it is also our responsibility to be aware of the common accidents that…
Why does my puppy get hiccups?
Dogs are adorable creatures and part of the reason why we love them is that they bring so much joy and entertainment to our lives. Even the most mundane things that they do, things that are…
10 Interesting Facts About Your Dog's Brain
Dogs are the first animals to live with humans. They were first domesticated to work on farms and work side-by-side with hunters and fishermen. But as the bond between humans and dogs strengthened,…