Ensuring Safe Fun: Four Vital Safety Tips for Pet Owners at Dog Parks For those who are unprepared, the dog park can pose risks. Therefore, when entering an off-leash play area with your beloved canine companion, it is essential to adhere to our guidelines to ensure...

How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal overcome the itch by...

Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When you watch a sporting event, you likely cringe when you see an athlete go down, clutching their knee. You know they probably tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the key ligaments responsible for...

Proven Techniques for Protecting Your Dog from Other Dog Bite Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner's education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting wounded. There are numerous...

4 Ways to Get Ready for Your Pet's Passing Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet.   #1: Assess your pet’s...

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the...

Grief Support: How to Cope with Your Pet’s Death 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...

5 Common Pet Dental Emergencies   If you've ever experienced the misery of a toothache, you understand how important it was to get immediate care and pain relief. Even though your pet may not express their pain in the same way that humans do, they can experience...

3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day   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...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires   While all pets require daily exercise, the amount required by each cat or dog differs. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and consider your pet's age, breed, and health to create a...