May is National Pet Month, and it is all about your favorite dog or cat and promoting responsible pet ownership. As we all know, raising a pet comes with a lot of responsibility for the pet owners. After all, it is their job to provide adequate care, support, nutrition and a safe shelter for [...]
Dogs Are Good for Kids & Grown Ups Too! Most children love having dogs as pets. Inviting a dog into the family home can actually be healthy for your kids. Studies have shown that when a dog lives in a home with young children, the children experience fewer respiratory tract infections, less [...]
Best Gifts for Your Pets There's many new and innovative pet toys available in 2022. Serious and even not so serious pet owners can always use some help finding unique, fun dog gifts that go beyond the regular old treats, toys, and travel accessories. Nerf Dog Blaster - This is my [...]
Be Prepared to Protect Your Pets Alabama winter weather can be less than dependable! It goes from a week of warm to freezing the next. So you need to be prepared when it comes to your pets when the cold weather sets in. What is certain, winter can be difficult for [...]
Healthier Treat Alternatives Best Treats for dogs during the Holidays. With all the family and friend celebrations, you’ll probably want to slip your dog a few bites under the table. Resist! Instead offer some healthy alternatives. Dog owners enjoy giving their beloved pets treats for many different reasons especially at holiday [...]
Dogs are the healthiest and happiest when they get the right amount of exercise. Walking with your dog also helps maintain a good bond and reinforces you as the leader. As a matter of fact, the renowned Cesar’s Way states that by walking in front of your dog you show that you are [...]
Many say that cats have a mind of their own. Mysterious, playful, inquisitive or shy, cats are a joy in any home. June is Adopt a Cat month and a great time for selecting a new family member. Your local animal shelter offers felines of different varieties to begin a lasting [...]
April 11th is National Pet Day! So show your pet some extra love today! We celebrate National Pet Day, although in the eyes of pet parents, every day is dedicated to our friends with fur, fins and feathers. In addition, Dr. Whitworth loves caring for your dogs and cats by keeping [...]
When it comes to pet safety and poisonous substances, pet owners should think of their pets in the same way they would a toddler. Everything that is dangerous that they can chew, lick, spill or touch should be kept securely out-of-reach. Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center manages more [...]
Is Your Pet Prepared for Severe Weather? Tornadoes, flash floods, ice storms, hail storms, lightening storms – we have all sorts of weather here in northern Alabama. Do you have a plan for your pets’ safety in the event severe weather strikes? Now is the time to prepare for your pets [...]
