Caring for a Cat with Asthma
You startle awake in the middle of the night to a familiar hacking sound. It’s your cat, expelling a hairball again—or is it?
7 New Year’s Resolutions for You and Your Pet
Working on a resolution or two for a happier, healthier new year? Consider including some for your pet!
Setting and conquering goals together is a great way to bond with your pet and pick up some mutually beneficial habits. Need some inspiration to get started? Here are seven New Year’s resolutions for you and your pet.
Your New Pet Checklist
Did you bring home a new pet for the holidays? Welcoming a furry member to the family is an exciting time, and it can be easy to forget a few simple but important steps to ensure life with your new dog or cat begins on the right paw.
Get a head start on a happy, healthy life together with these tips.
8 Things Every Pet Sitter Must Know
So, you’re heading out of town for the holidays. The flights are booked, bags are packed, and you’ve arranged for a trusted professional to care for your dog or cat while you’re away.
You’re prepared—but is your pet sitter? Here you’ll find a list of the eight most important things your pet sitter needs to know before you hit the road. Make sure you check it twice!
Thinking about Adopting a Senior Pet? Watch our new video!
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, but we think it is always a good time to consider a senior pet! Here are just a few of the reasons adopting a senior pet can be good for you, not to mention the homeless senior:
* Older pets are through all the difficult puppy behaviors like chewing;
* Older pets are most likely housebroken, more gentle on a leash, and generally require less exercise;
Are Essential Oils Safe for Pets?
The holidays are in the air and so are the many wonderful aromas that accompany them. But pet owners, beware: If your favorite seasonal scent comes from a dropper or diffuser, it may pose a serious threat to your pet.
What Are Essential Oils?
Essential oils are the concentrated, aromatic compounds extracted from the roots, stems, leaves, petals, bark, seeds, or peels of many plants.
Warm and Fuzzy: 5 Winter Weather Pet Safety Tips
Baby, it’s getting cold outside! As you fire up the furnace and dig the sweaters out of the back of the closet, remember that your pet needs special care during the winter months, too. Follow these five tips to keep your pet safe and warm all season long.
Could It Be Cushing’s?
What Is Cushing’s Disease?
Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, occurs when the adrenal gland produces too much of the naturally occurring steroid hormones, primarily cortisol. It is one of the most commonly occurring hormonal disorders in dogs. Excessive levels of cortisol can have widespread effects on the body, including the skin, kidneys, bladder, immune system, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system.