Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Certain cleaning, fragrance, and pest products can be dangerous for your pets. Read on to learn which products can be harmful, the signs your exposed pet may show, and what to do if you suspect your pet is in trouble.  Pay attention to household cleaners around pets Cleaning [...]

From the date of adoption a unique, mutually beneficial relationship develops between you and your pet. You no doubt love the abundance of hugs, kisses, and snuggles—until your pet’s breath becomes too foul to bear. Many pet owners believe their pet’s bad breath is normal, when in fact it can signal dental disease. Unfortunately, by [...]

While most pet owners know their beloved companion’s dental cleanings are relatively similar to their own, they don’t know the details of what we do during their pet’s cleanings. Since dental care is such an important part of your pet’s overall health and well-being, we want to ensure that pet owners understand what we do [...]

Spending time with loved ones is an important part of the holiday season, and with families scattered across the country, you may plan on traveling this year. Finding a pet sitter at this time of year can be challenging, and your pet would rather spend time with you than at a boarding facility—so, why not [...]

We’re about to enter the high holiday season. Halloween is behind us, and Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and, finally, New Year’s Day are on the horizon. These special days are meant to be spent with family and friends, whether they boast two legs or four, and the celebrations are sure to be [...]

Fall is here, and people are beginning to bake their favorite holiday goodies, filling the house with decadent aromas. Relatives are visiting, and in the hustle and bustle, your pet is surrounded by delicious food smells, hoping that someone will share, or he can grab a sample. However, many holiday treats contain ingredients that can [...]

Seeing your pet in pain hurts you almost as much as it hurts your pet. That’s why many pet owners turn to their own medicine cabinet when it’s late at night and their beloved companion is suffering. But, these medications can be poisons in disguise. Side effects of human over-the-counter pain medications range from mild [...]

Welcoming a fluffy puppy or kitten into your home is a wonderful moment. Then, nighttime rolls around, and you wonder what you were thinking. Crazy antics in the middle of the night, pitch-black potty breaks, and howling when confined can leave you second-guessing your decision to add to your family. But, if you properly train [...]

In the heat of summer, we enjoy getting outdoors for our favorite warm-weather activities. Including our pets in the summer fun can be tricky, especially for pets who have flat faces, thick coats, excess weight, or medical conditions. But, with our list of hot weather do’s and don’ts, you can help your pets safely enjoy [...]

The Fourth of July is the culmination of many fun summer activities, such as cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. While parties and fireworks are fun for people, they can be scary for our pets, and are the main reasons pets misbehave or run away—in fact, July Fourth is the busiest day of the year for [...]