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...

Are you planning on traveling with your pet this spring break? If so, it's essential to make sure that you plan and take the necessary precautions to ensure that both you and your pet have a safe and enjoyable trip. In this blog post, we will provide some tips on...

Pets are a part of the family, and as such, we want to ensure that they are safe and healthy. However, there are many common household toxins that can be harmful to pets. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common pet toxins and how to protect your pet...

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,...

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...

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,...

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....

5 Fantastic Ways to Celebrate National Cat Lovers Month Cats are truly wonderful creatures, and to highlight their remarkable personalities, an entire month has been devoted to them. December is National Cat Lovers Month, and although it seems as if the focus should...

4 DIY Holiday Toys for Your Pet Pets are wonderful gift recipients. They appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much time or money you spend. Plus, you don’t have to be extraordinarily crafty to create homemade gifts your furry pal will enjoy. Make your...