Fireworks may be dazzling fun for us, but for pets, they can be downright terrifying. That’s why keeping your pets safe during fireworks displays is crucial for their mental and physical well-being. With the right precautions, you can help your furry friends feel more secure and avoid potential dangers. Why Fireworks Are a Big
Summer’s here—and while many of us enjoy the longer days and sunshine, it’s crucial to keep pets cool and safe during the Summer heat. Our furry companions don’t handle heat the same way we do, and soaring temperatures can quickly become dangerous for them. Unlike humans, pets can’t sweat to cool off. According to
Why Microchipping Your Pet Matters More Than You Think May is National Chip Your Pet Month, and there’s no better time to make sure your pet has proper identification. Microchipping your pet matters more than you think—it’s one of the best ways to increase the chances of a happy reunion if they ever go
Do you have a pet cat or dog? If so, you’re not alone—an estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet, and these furry companions fill our lives with love, joy, and unforgettable moments. But, just like humans, pets can face health challenges too. In fact, 1 in 3 pets will need unexpected veterinary care
When Sara͏h’s golden retr͏iever, Max, went missing during a storm, she was hea͏rtbroken. D͏espite͏ ͏searching everywhere, she couldn't find him. Weeks later, she got a call from a shelt͏er—they had scanned a lost dog's͏ microc͏hip and f͏ound he͏r information. Thanks to the microchip, Ma͏x came home. Do you know pet͏s with microchips are more than
Most pet owners would agree that protecting their pets from preventable health risks is an easy-to-keep priority. And while exercise, eating right and drinking plenty of water can help to keep pets healthy and active for many years, preventing deadly heartworm disease should also be among your top priorities. Understanding how heartworm disease is transmitted, how it affects pets’ health and how you can prevent your pets from contracting heartworm will help you to keep it top of mind.
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 our
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
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
Feline herpesvirus, commonly known as cat herpes or more officially, feline viral rhinotracheitis (FVR), is an infectious disease caused by feline herpesvirus type-1. Incredibly contagious to other cats, it affects both wild and domestic cats of all ages. A significant cause of upper respiratory disease in cats, it is the most common cause of
