Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

Beginning the new year off with intention is a great way to stay motivated throughout the entire year. So, why not start your pet off on the right paw in 2023? Improving diet, encouraging more exercise, and implementing other healthy habits can help them have a great year. Setting pet resolutions can improve your pet’s […]

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Can You Leash Train a Cat?

Can You Leash Train a Cat?

If you’re a cat lover, you’ve probably wondered if leash training cats is possible. It’s only natural to want your cat to enjoy the great outdoors firsthand, and by leash training your cat, you open up a whole new world for him to explore—safely. Plus, exercise provides important physical and mental stimulation, which is important […]

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Tips for Choosing the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

Tips for Choosing the Best Dog Breed for Your Lifestyle

From high-energy athletes to low-key lapdogs and everything in between, there are as many canine personalities as there are breeds. Whether you’re leaning toward bringing home a purebred puppy or adopting a shelter dog, finding the perfect pooch to suit your lifestyle will help you and your furry sidekick enjoy a mutually rewarding relationship.  If […]

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Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It

Kennel Cough: What It Is and How to Treat It

A dry, hacking cough that can sound as if your dog has something stuck in his or her throat is the hallmark symptom of an infectious disease known as kennel cough. Although rarely severe, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and have your canine companion evaluated by a veterinarian right away if you suspect that […]

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Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Best Pet Birthday Ideas

Pets are an important part of our families, and deserve to be celebrated on their birthdays! Even if you don’t know your pet’s exact date of birth, it’s still fun to take a day out of each year to pamper your pet and show them your love in an extra special way. The team at […]

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Lifelong Love: Should I Adopt a Pet with My Significant Other?

Lifelong Love: Should I Adopt a Pet with My Significant Other?

If you and your partner are considering adding a wonderful new pet to your household, we understand how excited you must feel. This is a major milestone in most relationships, with the addition of a lovable pet and the shared responsibility of caring for them.  If you are asking the question, “should I adopt a […]

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Ticking Time Bomb: A 36-48 Hour Window Justifies Parasite Prevention

Ticking Time Bomb: A 36-48 Hour Window Justifies Parasite Prevention

There are few moments worse than finding a tick on yourself or someone you love. Of course, we quickly jump to frightening conclusions of tick-borne illness, and for good reason. Incidents of Lyme disease are rising, and can have disastrous implications for pets and people alike.   All this is to say, your pet’s parasite […]

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A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Influenza

A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Influenza

The arrival of cooler weather also brings the arrival of another less enticing time of year – flu season. While you’re gearing up for sleet and snow, we want to remind dog owners about the dangers of canine influenza (also known as dog flu). Keep reading to learn more about how to protect your pet. […]

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Your Newly Adopted Pet: Now What?

Your Newly Adopted Pet: Now What?

You’ve found the perfect pet at your local shelter, rescue, reputable breeder – or maybe you’ve fallen in love with a friend’s kittens. It’s time to bring your new pet home, but now what? Maybe you’ve never had a pet before, or maybe you’ve always adopted older pets and now you have a new puppy […]

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The Differences Between Feral Cats and Domestic Cats

The Differences Between Feral Cats and Domestic Cats

People seem to know a stray cat when they see one, but it’s harder to pinpoint a feral feline. Certainly, stray cats occupy the space between house cats and feral cats, but to truly understand the differences between your own pet and their wild cousins, we have to look at behavior, cat psychology, and lifespan.

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