How to Tell When Your Pet Is in Pain
Our pets simply can’t tell us when they’re feeling unwell, and animals instinctively try to mask or hide signs of illness, injury, or pain for their own survival and safety.
How Can Acupuncture Help My Pet?
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment, which means it aims to help a pet’s body heal and soothe itself. There are a variety of conditions and symptoms which it can help to improve and many situations when our veterinarian might recommend acupuncture for your cat or dog.
Kennels vs. Petsitters: What Is The Best Choice?
If you have to be away from home and you can’t take your pet with you, then you’re left with just two options for your pet’s care while you’re away: boarding your pet at a kennel or hiring a pet sitter to care for your pet in your home. Taking a close look at the pros and cons of pet boarding and pet sitting can help you decide.
5 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
There are many reasons why adopting a senior animal can make for a great pet choice! Find out 5 reasons why adopting a senior pet could benefit your life today.
Does My Pet Have Allergies? Common Causes of Itchiness in Pets
A scratch here and there is no big deal. If you notice that your pet’s constantly in motion, trying to get at an itchy spot, however, this could..
Observe Animal Pain Awareness Month by Learning the Signs of Pet Pain
The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) recognizes each September as Animal Pain Awareness…
Fires, Earthquakes, Mudslides, Oh My! Emergency Preparedness for Pets
No matter the type of disaster, if it isn’t safe for you, then it’s not safe for your pets. Don’t forget to include your four-legged, furry, scaly, taily, feathered, covered-in-whatever family members…
We Don’t Call Them Heartworms Because They Love Your Pet
You might not hear about heartworm as often as fleas and ticks, but they pose a very serious threat to the wellbeing of both cats and dogs and…
Do Pets Have Seasonal Allergies, Too?
Longer days, green grass, and blooming flowers bring joy to most, but to seasonal allergy sufferers these springtime standards signify one thing: the return of high pollen counts…
Did You Remember to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth Before Bed?
Sure, you might already think brushing and flossing your own teeth twice a day is a hassle, but if you have pets, you should add their chompers to your daily routine, too…
