Your Ultimate Summer Pet Safety Home and Garden Checklist

Your Ultimate Summer Pet Safety Home and Garden Checklist

For many of us, summer is largely spent enjoying our very own backyards. The same can probably be said for our pets, who are usually happy to spend time outdoors with their favorite humans. Planning for enjoyment is important, but keeping our pets’ outdoor needs in mind is crucial for their safety and well-being. Whether […]

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Covering All Your Bases: Microchipping Your Pet

Covering All Your Bases: Microchipping Your Pet

Even though most pet owners are familiar with microchipping, there are still those that choose not to use this harmless implant. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick conversation to assuage any doubts or concerns. For others, it takes a sudden scare of a missing or lost pet. Microchipping your pet doesn’t have to be […]

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Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Bloat in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Tummy trouble in our canine pals isn’t an uncommon problem. After all, dogs are prone to eat just about anything too much and too fast, including sweaty socks or yesterday’s garbage! Because dogs are prone to gastrointestinal issues, it’s good for all dog owners to know the risks when it comes to your chowhound. One […]

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Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Lice in Pets

It may be that every parent’s worst nightmare is that dreaded phone call from school that a lice case has been identified in their child’s classroom. Just the word lice gives many of us the heebie-jeebies. Did you know, though, that we see lice in pets as well? Before you start obsessively scratching your head, […]

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DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

DIY Don’ts: Natural Flea and Tick Treatments to Avoid

Fleas and ticks pose a serious risk to pets, and as spring ramps up, these ectoparasites are out and about in droves. Protecting your pet is a must, but many pet owners worry that the ingredients in traditional flea and tick preventive medications are harsh, or could pose a danger to their pets. The temptation […]

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The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

The Rumble Down Under: Navigating Pet Tummy Trouble

It’s bound to happen sooner or later: Almost every pet owner, at some point, is faced with caring for a pet whose digestive system is not functioning optimally. Sometimes an upset belly is no big deal, but other times it can be serious business. How is an animal lover to know when to worry? Beverly […]

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Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? Laparoscopic Spay Is in the Running

Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? Laparoscopic Spay Is in the Running

The concept of laparoscopic surgery emerged at the turn of the 20th century, but it didn’t become the sought-after bandaid or keyhole surgery until well into the 1970s. Since then, this minimally invasive technique has become a household name, due in large part to its many advantages like minimized post-op pain, faster recovery time, and […]

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Must Catch Buzzy, Flying Thing (What to Do When Your Pet Gets Stung)

Must Catch Buzzy, Flying Thing (What to Do When Your Pet Gets Stung)

It’s only a matter of time until the buds open on all the trees and the flowers bloom. All across Michigan, spring will wield its intoxicating power over all of us, and your pet is no exception. Chances are, they’ll be keenly aware of all the lovely scents in the air. But with these heavenly […]

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All Your Eggs in One Basket: Spring Pet Safety You Can Count On

All Your Eggs in One Basket: Spring Pet Safety You Can Count On

If it seems like every season comes with its own set of pet safety precautions, it’s because, well, they do! As far as health threats, they all have things in common, but each one also has its own risks connected to certain holidays or events. Without a careful look at these specifics, spring pet safety […]

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When Disaster Strikes, Pet Safety Looms Large

When Disaster Strikes, Pet Safety Looms Large

When asked what we should prepare for, the founder of Boy Scouts of America, Robert Baden-Powell, declared, “Why, for any old thing.” Sure, he might not have been referring to the ability to deal with emergencies, but knowing what to do under pressure is an important life-saving skill. The motto “be prepared” applies to everyone. […]

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