Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Rewarding Good Petiquette

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Rewarding Good Petiquette

It’s reasonable to set behavior expectations for your pet. However, while they want to please you, they also have to answer to their instincts. This may result in scratching, marking, barking, humping, escaping, and other behaviors you could live without. Luckily, there are some pretty easy ways to achieve good petiquette. A well-mannered pet is […]

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Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

Should You be Toilet Training Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

If you’ve cleaned out your cat’s litter box a few hundred times already this year, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Isn’t there another way?” Without a doubt, scooping clumps every day can feel pretty tiresome after awhile. While there are some great modern antidotes to this problem, such as “self-cleaning” litter boxes, it may be time […]

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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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Anal Sacs Can Really Bite You in the Butt

Anal Sacs Can Really Bite You in the Butt

Dog owners are pretty comfortable looking at their dog’s rear end, picking up feces, and generally staying on top of the poop schedule. This level of acceptance goes with the territory of dog ownership. However, if there’s one thing that makes an owner scrunch up their nose and look away, it’s the anal sacs. Tough […]

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All About Pet Dental Chews and Treats

All About Pet Dental Chews and Treats

Most of us love to give our pets treats on a regular basis. Who can resist those puppy dog eyes, not to mention our sweet cat purring in anticipation of a tasty treat? And, if giving them a dental treat is good for their teeth, even better. After all, it’s something they love and it’s […]

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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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The Perils of Pet Dental Disease

The Perils of Pet Dental Disease

Is your dog or cat over 4 years of age? Did you know that by the time our pets reach that age, 85% of them have some form of dental disease, also known as periodontal disease? What causes this problem, and what can we do to keep our pets in the other 15% of this […]

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Love is in the Air: Valentine’s Day With Your Pet

Love is in the Air: Valentine’s Day With Your Pet

In the dark, cold winter months, there’s something to be said about marking the season with a holiday that’s all about love. Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate those we cherish with flowers, fancy meals, and other gifts as a way to express our love. And who could be more deserving of our love […]

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What to Expect When Your Dog Is Expecting: All You Need to Know About Having Puppies

What to Expect When Your Dog Is Expecting: All You Need to Know About Having Puppies

If your dog is expecting, chances are, you have done a lot of research. There is much that goes into responsible dog breeding, and anticipating the arrival of your new litter is exciting. But, are you ready to be having puppies? When your dog is having puppies, they rely on you to have a good […]

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Beating the Odds: Decreasing the Incidence of Cancer in Pets

Beating the Odds: Decreasing the Incidence of Cancer in Pets

Whether we like it or not, pets (and people) get sick. Some illnesses are preventable, while others are unavoidable. Similar to cancer in people, the causes of cancer in pets fall into a gray area that combines several factors. Cancer is one of the more common conditions that we diagnose in our animal friends. In […]

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