How to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing   Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing.   #1: Assess your...

As many of us know, heartworm disease is caused by a worm that lives in the heart of dogs and has baby worms that swim in the bloodstream.  These baby worms are sucked up by a mosquito and injected into the next victim.  My first small animal job had a dog heart in a...

Protect Your Pet From Common Springtime Emergencies   As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet...

Coping With Pet Loss   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an extraordinary challenge. Here are...

Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas   Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other safe pet...

Dental care is amazingly important for pets and regular, thorough cleanings are a must. Over the years, this process has gone from hand scaling with partial anesthesia to ultrasonic scaling, polishing, full radiographs and general, monitored anesthesia. Cleaning a...

Is It Time for Your Pet’s Dental Cleaning?   Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning.   #1:...

Does My Dog Have the Flu?   Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re coughing up their lungs not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted it. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory infection, “the...

The Potential Warnings of a Winter Pet Emergency   Summertime comes with an array of risks for pets, but colder weather also brings its own hazards. As the temperature falls, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry...

5 Holiday Hazards That Can Harm Your Pet   As the year draws to a close, holiday festivities are still happening. The additional activity and stress present the perfect opportunity for your pet to get into trouble, so keep an eye out for the following holiday pet...