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Spring Skin Allergies in Pets
As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to learn what you need to...
What You Need to Know About Cancer in Pets
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to educate pet owners about the signs and symptoms of cancer in pets. While cancer is unfortunately quite common in pets, it can often be treated successfully if caught early. If you think your...
How Heartworms Develop in Pets
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...
Take These Steps To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease
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...
Preparing a Pet Sitter to Care for Your Pet
As a pet owner, you know that your pets are family. So, when you have to go out of town and can't take them with you, it's important to find a pet sitter who will love and care for them just as much as you do. Here are some tips on how to prepare a pet sitter so that...
How to Handle Spring Break Traveling with Your Pet
3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet Few things are better than getting away during Spring Break and taking a relaxing vacation, especially if your furry friend tags along. However, before heading out on an adventure with your pet, ensure you’re...
End-of-Life Pet Care Options
End-of-Life Pet Care Options Knowing your pet is nearing the end of their life is heartbreaking, but understanding and preparing for their final moments can help you accept their passing. Whether your beloved companion is reaching the end of their natural life span,...
Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Spay Your Pet
3 Reasons Why You Should Spay Your Pet Launched in 1995, World Spay Day is an annual campaign to encourage people to save animal lives by spaying companion pets and feral cats. World Spay Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Tuesday in February, which falls on...
Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Parasite Prevention Even in the Winter
3 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Parasite Prevention 12 Months a Year Winter is in full swing, whether we like it or not! While you may think it's safe to skip a couple of doses of your pet's parasite prevention medication due to the inclement weather, think again. Fleas,...
How to Walk Your Dog Safely in the Cold
Bundle Up! How to Walk Your Dog Safely in Cold Weather When the temperature drops and the snow flies, your dog still needs to be walked outside. And, although you’d probably much rather stay snuggled up on the sofa, there are ways to make heading outdoors tolerable....