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Helping Your Arthritic Cat Cats rarely complain unless their food bowl is less than half-full, so it can be challenging to tell when they are experiencing arthritis pain. However, the following straightforward home improvements can help your cat feel more comfortable...

5 Tips for Pet Swimming Safety As the summer heats up, you and your canine companion are likely to want to cool down with a swim. Despite the moniker, not all dogs--or pets--know how to "doggy paddle," so use caution when swimming with your four-legged pal. Here are...

Discover How to Prepare for Your Pet's Death Even though losing a pet is never easy, prepping for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1: Analyze the quality...

Tips for Lyme Disease Prevention in Pets Slow-moving parasites awaken as the cold of winter slowly fades and the warmth of spring arrives. As a result, April is the ideal month to observe Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take steps to lessen the risk that...

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery...

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day   Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning   Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

Does My Dog Have the Flu?     Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory illness,...

Is My Pet Getting the Correct Amount of Daily Exercise They Need?   While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and...