You may have heard about heartworm disease from your veterinarian, and you may know that you can prevent your pets from heartworm infection, but do you know about heartworms themselves? Do you know that a heartworm is a parasitic worm that lives inside your dog’s heart and can cause deadly heartworm disease? Read the letter [...]
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, but pet dental health should be celebrated every day. Proper oral care is vital for your furry friend’s overall health and well-being, not only for a clean mouth. Here are 10 reasons highlighting why your best friend’s dental health is so important. #1: Good dental hygiene equals fresh [...]
Fear, anxiety, and stress are uncomfortable emotions that all pets experience to varying degrees at some point. Typically, these emotions are normal, temporary responses to a perceived threat or circumstance. However, when these responses persist or return, they can negatively impact day-to-day life, and intervention may be required for severely distressed pets. Read on for [...]
Who couldn’t benefit from a little more exercise? Many people repeatedly promise themselves to get in shape and make health a priority, but fail to follow through as life gets busy. Health coaches tout the benefits of an exercise partner who will keep you accountable — why not make your pet your partner? More than [...]
People aren’t the only unfortunate victims of allergies—our pets suffer, too. We might have itchy eyes and a drippy nose, but pets’ allergies manifest in different ways. An often difficult and frustrating condition to manage, your pet’s allergies evolve throughout her life, requiring changes in her treatment plan. But, with dedication and a detailed log [...]
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) defines socialization as “the process of preparing a dog … to enjoy interactions and be comfortable with other animals, people, places and activities.” Establishing these social cues is best when your pup is young—up until about 3 months of age—so learning the skills that will help her become well-mannered [...]
Spring has sprung, and it’s the perfect time to get started on yard work and gardening. Your pet will likely tag along as you weed, plant, and mulch, but potential dangers may be lurking in your backyard. Many plants and chemicals you use around your yard can be toxic to your pet, so you need [...]
Have you ever heard that the tip of an iceberg is only 10 percent of the larger problem hidden below the surface? Well, dental tartar is similar—although it may taint your pet’s smile, the real trouble lies beneath. A host of problems—both in the mouth and beyond—can be related to the layers of mineralized [...]
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” —Robin Williams Robin Williams was right: Spring is like a party. It’s a time of regrowth, rebirth, and renewal. It’s a time when many species that have been dormant throughout the icy winter months get to emerge and start the circle of life all over again. It [...]
If you ask your veterinarian at what age it is best to spay or neuter your dog or cat, most will probably have an answer of between the ages of 6-9 months (or for simplicity, under 1 year of age), with an emphasis on spaying female pets before their first heat cycle. If you adopted [...]
