4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...

How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home Bringing home a new cat can be an exciting time, but it also can be overwhelming for both the cat and the owner. If you want to make your new shelter cat feel at home, here are three tips to help get started.  #1: Give...

If you're like most pet owners, you love taking your furry friend on outdoor adventures. Spending time in nature is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy each other's company. However, it's important to take precautions when hitting the water, especially if...

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for cats to enjoy the great outdoors. However, it's important to take some precautions to help keep them safe. Here are a few tips on how you can help your cat enjoy the spring and summer safely. #1: Build your cat a catio...

Did you know that there is a national month dedicated to chip your pet? Pets are a huge part of many people's lives, and it is important to make sure they are as safe as possible. Chips can help identify lost pets and get them back home to their families quickly. This...

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm's Life Cycle While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National...

Ban Black-Legged Ticks: How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can...

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for...

Landing on Their Paws: How to Set Your New Puppy Up for Success Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle...

5 Simple Steps to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet...