How to Keep Your Pet Calm This Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time, but humans aren’t the only species who experience increased anxiety during the “most wonderful time of the year”—our pets often feel the pain of the holidays, too.Here are some ways to keep your pet stress-free during...
8 Hazardous Thanksgiving Foods for Your Pet
Thanksgiving is coming up, so be sure to keep your furry friends safe this holiday! Below, is a list of 8 Thanksgiving foods that are hazardous to your pets:1. Salty Turkey SkinYour Thanksgiving turkey will be basted in a number of tasty herbs and spices,...
Limber Tail Syndrome: What You Need to Know
When your dog is happy, his tail is likely wagging. When he’s feeling threatened or aggressive, it might be rigid. When he’s scared, he could tuck it between his hind legs. His tail helps him stay balanced when he’s moving around on land, and it works as a...
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Halloween is a fun time for humans and their pets to dress up. But, Halloween can be full of hazards to your furry friends. To keep your four-legged family members content and healthy on Halloween, follow these tips.Choose Comfy CostumesShould you dress up...
First Aid for Pets
If your pet is injured, the care you provide while en-route to our hospital or the nearest emergency veterinary hospital could mean the difference between life and death for your furry friend. Here are three common pet emergencies and how you can help.#1:...
Your Dog’s Knees: What You Need to Know
With all their running after playmates at the dog park and jumping onto couches to snuggle with humans, orthopedic injuries are common for our canine companions. And, knee injuries, like torn cranial cruciate ligaments and luxating patellas, are seen...
How to Prevent Your Pet From Heatstroke
Like humans, dogs and cats can become overheated. Unlike humans, our pets aren’t able to effectively reduce their body temperature by sweating. But, just because your furry pal can’t tell you when he’s too hot, doesn’t mean you can’t protect him from the...
5 Garden Items Toxic to Your Pets
It is August, and many of us are spending much of our time outdoors. If your pets spend time in the yard, too, beware some of the common outdoor items that could be toxic.5 Common Garden Items Toxic to PetsCocoa mulch — Made of discarded cocoa bean shells,...
Reasons for Cat Aggression
Ever been petting your cat when she seems to suddenly turn on you, transforming from purring and sweet to evil and attacking? Cats can be mysterious creatures, and many owners of cats become frustrated with their seemingly erratic or aggressive behavior....
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