Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that can cause health problems for our fur friends. If your pet has fleas, he may suffer from an allergic reaction to the flea's saliva, or even develop anemia from the loss of blood. And while they don’t pose a serious risk to us, we do not want them in
Are you thinking about adopting a pet? Right now, so many dogs need a good home — especially senior dogs. Here are four reasons why you should consider adopting a senior dog. You May Save Its Life There are still shelters who euthanize pets who aren’t given homes in a certain number of days. Most
Just like their human parents, pets need check-ups, too. And our senior pets are no exception. Here are common conditions to be on the lookout for, and symptoms not to ignore. What to look for in cats Cats are considered to be in the senior age range after approximately age 7. It is important to
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 80 percent of pets will develop some form of oral disease by the age of three. As pet owners, we want to keep our furry friends as healthy as possible. That’s why we make sure they get plenty of exercise, get regularly groomed and are eating right. But
Most dogs and cats can safely be groomed for the first time when they are about 12 to 16 weeks old and after they have received all necessary shots. But to fully prepare your pet for his or her first grooming, there are four things you can practice for making the first – and future
As most cat parents will tell you: Cats go where they want, when they want. We can ask, but most cats can’t be trained to follow commands like dogs. However, there are some things we can make easier for cats to do what we want, and one of them is getting your cat into a
Our pets mean the world to us and we’d do anything to protect them. While there are many dangers to avoid, one of the most important things you need to protect them from is rabies, a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system. Transmitted via saliva, once the symptoms appear, rabies
Now that the warmer weather is here, cicadas are on their way out, and pandemic guidelines are loosening, we’re ready to head outside for longer walks and plenty of playtime at the park with our furry friends. Here are a few great ways to enjoy some summer fun with your best friend. Oscillating Sprinklers
Cats make fantastic companions. They’re much easier to care for than dogs, and while you may have to work a little harder to earn their love, once given you’ll enjoy a bond that is tough to break. There are so many cats who need good homes, so choosing to rescue a cat helps not
Have you ever been relaxing on your deck around sundown and saw a deer? They’re beautiful creatures to watch when you’re at a safe distance, but pretty frightening when you come across that same deer while on a walk with your dog or when your cat is chasing a bird in the backyard. Pets and
