Could Your Dog Have Asthma? Asthma in dogs is more common and problematic than one might imagine. While asthma is common in humans, it can occur in our pets as well. Asthma can be a scary condition and, if left untreated, can cause life-threatening complications. It is important to know the [...]
Training your dog is celebrated in January by National Train Your Dog Month, founded by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Their goal is to promote awareness of the importance of the benefits of socialization and manners training for the family dog. January was chosen for this campaign in response to [...]
Teeth Cleaning for Pets Pet Dental Health Month is in February and was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Their purpose is to highlight how important oral health is to overall health, happiness and wellbeing of your pet. You are probably aware of how important it is for you to [...]
Spaying or neutering pets provide many health benefits for your dogs and cats, We all know that a spayed or neutered cat or dog cannot reproduce and add unwanted, homeless animals to the animal population. The number of homeless animals euthanized each year is staggering. In most cases these numbers could [...]
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pet Safety for pets is an on-going concern for pet owners. However, during the holidays there are even more temptations that can affect their health. Although we think of fall as the start of the holiday season during which foliage changes and homes are decorated for [...]
Snoring dogs getting their beauty rest sometimes may not be a soothing sound to their human counterparts. You may laugh at your dog sawing logs, but it may be something that causes them to snore that aren’t always so innocent. Why is My Dog Snoring? Flat Faced Breeds - If you’ve [...]
Foods Your Dog Should Avoid Foods dogs should avoid is not only at holiday time, but all year long. Since the holidays are upon us, it's a good time to take a refresher course in foods your dog should avoid. For most families, Thanksgiving means a mixture of food, fun, and [...]
Going Back to 'Normal' Can Have Effects on Your Pet Pet separation anxiety could become a real problem once your family goes back to normal after COVID restrictions. As many people have been at home for much more time than they had been throughout the COVID shut down, your pets have [...]
Adopt a Shelter Pet Month is October Adopt a shelter pet month is sponsored by both ASPCA and the Humane Society. Animal shelters and private pet rescue groups are overflowing with dogs that are just waiting for their person to bring them home. Once you adopt from a shelter, you’ll adopt [...]
Lost Dog Microchipping your pet can prevent you from never seeing your pet again should they become lost. Losing a pet is one of the most terrifying parts of a pet owner's life; from the moment you realize that you do not know where your beloved pet is to those agonizing [...]
