Safety Considerations for Indoor and Outdoor Cats
Does it have to be one or the other? Can our cats have both? Continue reading to learn more about indoor vs. outdoor cats, feline behavior, safety, and how to provide enrichment for your cat.
3 Great Outdoor Activities to Enjoy with Your Dog
Looking for fun, easy activities to enjoy with your dog? Grab a small handful of treats and head outdoors! Your dog will love spending the extra time with you, and you’ll both benefit from the fresh a...
Winter Safety Tips for Rabbits
Rabbits housed outdoors often do very well in cold weather, but they need some extra care and modifications to the hutch. Rabbits do not hibernate, so they will maintain their normal routines and beha...
7 Important Things to Know about Rabbits
Thinking of adding a rabbit to your family? Or do you just want to learn a little more about rabbits in general? Here’s our list of 7 of the most important things you need to know about bunnies!
Sunburn in Dogs and Cats
Most of us have had a sunburn at some point during our lives. Unpleasant and painful, sunburn or solar dermatitis is caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) sun rays when we spend too much time in ...
5 Active Dog Breeds for Energetic Pet Parents
Part of being a good pet parent is choosing the right pet to fit your lifestyle and energy. If you are an active person, you might want to choose a pet that is equally active. Some dog breeds are high...
Snake Bite Prevention and Treatment for Pets
Like many pet owners, you may want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog or cat. In many parts of the United States, venomous snakes can pose a serious and often forgotten threat to companion animals. ...
Rabbit Housing Tips
Rabbits can live indoors or outdoors, or a combination of both. Continue reading to find out what types of cages are best and what you should have in your bunny’s cages to keep them happy and healthy....
Flea Anemia in Dogs and Cats
While many dogs and cats with fleas may only experience some itching or no symptoms at all, heavy infestations in kittens or puppies can be fatal. Several fleas on a very young kitten or puppy can cau...
Toxoplasmosis in Cats
You may have heard that doctors advise women, considering pregnancy or who become pregnant, to get rid of their cat(s) or have their partner clean the litter box(es) for the duration of their pregnanc...
Common Skin Parasites in Cats
No matter what precautions you take in safeguarding your cat’s health and well-being, skin parasites (ectoparasites) are always a constant threat. These ubiquitous creatures can wreak havoc on the lif...
Help! Why is my cat destroying my house?!
Many cats live in perfect harmony with their surroundings. Unfortunately, others can claw sofas, climb drapes, and even spray urine on the furniture. It’s important to understand that your cat is not ...
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Pet During Pet Wellness Month
Did you know that October is National Pet Wellness Month? That’s a whole 31 days devoted to caring for your pet’s physical and mental well-being! This initiative was started in 2004 and is meant to ed...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, or FIV, is a retrovirus that infects felines only (it cannot spread to people, dogs or other animals). FIV is found around the world but is not as prevalent as the Felin...
7 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Dog Breed
There are so many dog breeds that it can seem impossible to choose the perfect pet. All dogs need care, exercise, and training, but there can be big differences between the many breeds. You’ll want to...
Heat Stroke in Cats
Many cats like the heat, but just like humans, they can suffer from heat stroke if exposed to extreme temperatures for too long. Easy access to plenty of fresh water is essential. Unlike dogs, cats do...
Parvovirus in Puppies: A Treatment and Prevention Q&A
You just got a new puppy, how exciting! You want to bring your new furry family member with you everywhere, but your vet just recommended waiting until after she finishes her puppy vaccine series. Why...
Tips for Bringing Home a New Cat or Kitten
Planning on bringing home a new furry family member? What can you do to prepare? Here we share our best tips to prepare for your new cat’s arrival.
Flea Prevention and Control for Dogs
Is your dog scratching more than usual? Are you seeing live fleas on your dog? Are you seeing black spots or flecks in your dog’s hair coat? Your dog likely has fleas. Continue reading to learn how to...
Rabies in Dogs
Rabies is an incurable virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord. All mammals, including dogs and humans, can catch rabies. While it’s preventable, once the symptoms of rabies appear, the virus is ...
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV, is a retrovirus that infects felines only (domestic cats and some wild felids like cheetahs and the Florida panther). Feline Leukemia is the most common infectious dise...
