The best defense against fleas and ticks is to keep your pets on a year-round flea and tick preventive medication. It’s always better to be on the safe side and keep your pets protected from potential diseases and associated problems. And while it’s common to know that pets who go outdoors need to be treated
Most dog owners will tell you, grooming their dogs is their least favorite part of pet ownership. While some dogs enjoy bath time, most, well, let’s just say they’re not a fan. But keeping your dog well-groomed is key for a happy, healthy pup. Why Is Grooming My Dog Important? Not only do dogs
Just like with children, pets need vaccines to avoid serious illnesses. In addition, some vaccines, like to prevent rabies, are required by law in most states because of the risk to humans. No one, including pets, likes getting shots or their expense, but the price of vaccinations for pets is reasonable, especially when you consider
Diabetes is a chronic endocrine disorder that impacts us humans, as well as our cats and dogs. In fact, it is estimated that 1 out of every 100 dogs age 12 or older, and between 1 in 50 and 1 in 500 cats will develop the disease. While diabetes certainly isn’t what we’d call
We know when we leave our pets for work or errands, they miss us. It’s adorable to come home and have your little furball run up to you, beg for attention, and even become vocal as they bark or meow to tell us how happy they are to have us back at home. But for
As concerned cat parents, we worry about our pets all year long, but during summer, there are specific issues that impact cats. Even if your cat is a strictly indoor pet, please take a moment to become familiar with these summer health concerns so you know what to look for in your pet. Fleas and
When concerns arise about a pet’s health, some pet parents may immediately consider food allergies as the cause. Studies show that food allergies in pets, however, are actually uncommon. And while it is possible for symptoms such as itching, vomiting and diarrhea to be associated with food allergies, many of these same symptoms could
It may be that time of year when “Jack Frost is nipping at your nose,” but there are a few things you can do to keep the effects of winter from harming your pets. While some cold weather pet care may seem like common sense, it never hurts to have a few reminders because the
