At this time of year—especially this year when you cannot gather with many of your loved ones—you’re likely frazzled and overwhelmed trying to plan the perfect holiday celebrations for your family. Although the holidays will look a bit different this year thanks to COVID, hazards for your pet remain the same. And, as you’re distracted [...]
#1: Do avoid trick-or-treater trouble by giving your pet a safe space in your home While Halloween visitors can be great fun for children and adults, they are often extra stressful for pets. Many dogs and cats are already coping with changes from the pandemic, ranging from people with face masks to family members being [...]
On your daily walks with your beloved furry companion, chances are you’ve come across a sign that you hope you’ll never see with your pet’s photo. “Lost Dog” and “Lost Cat” signs posted by grief-stricken families are heartbreaking to see, and all too common. The American Humane Association estimates that approximately one out of three [...]
Normally an active dog, Max has been slowing down. Instead of chasing the frisbee with abandon, he retrieves it half-heartedly. And, his appetite hasn’t been great recently. Concerned, Max’s family takes him to their veterinarian, and a quick test confirms he has heartworm disease. While the disease is treatable, treatment is difficult and time-consuming, and [...]
As a new parent, whether your child is two- or four-legged, you want them to experience all that life has to offer by being properly prepared for the world. Puppies are the same as human babies when it comes to the care and attention they need to become a happy, healthy, thriving adult. With planning, [...]
COVID-19 may have made trips to the gym or workout classes more challenging, but the good news is that you have a four-legged fitness buddy waiting at home. Physical activity is a great way for people and pets to reduce stress, build endurance or muscle, and improve overall well-being. Whether you and your pet are [...]
A curious cat or mischievous mutt can quickly get themselves into trouble if they lick, chew, drink, inhale, walk on, or rub up against the wrong thing. Since pets can’t read warning labels and have no idea that a rattling pill bottle, intriguing plant, or yummy snack could make them extremely sick, or perhaps kill [...]
We may have recently recommended a comprehensive oral examination and treatment (COHAT) for your pet, but you don’t really understand what that entails. Meanwhile, your friend is raving about the anesthetic-free dental cleaning another veterinary clinic performed on her pet. You are trying to decide what is best for your beloved companion. Since 80% of [...]
While many pet owners think their furry friend needs to visit a veterinarian only when they’re ill or injured, routine wellness care can go a long way toward keeping them happy and healthy, and avoiding those more costly emergency visits. Many pet owners also believe wellness care consists of a few “shots,” but it encompasses [...]
According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, a staggering 59.5% of cats and 55.8% of dogs were classified as overweight or obese in 2018. Clearly, maintaining pets at an ideal weight is a big problem in the United States, yet one of the most important things you can do for your pet’s health and [...]