Keeping An Eye Out For Pet Pain

Keeping An Eye Out For Pet Pain

Watching your pet experience pain can become your own very painful experience. While there are varying degrees – and sources – of pet pain, the bottom line is that the special pet in your care cannot have the quality of life that they deserve, if in pain. Luckily, there are certain avenues that can help […]

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Comfy Kitty: Take Your Cat To The Vet Without Stress

Comfy Kitty: Take Your Cat To The Vet Without Stress

If you think about it, it makes perfect sense that most cats despise going to the veterinarian. First they are grabbed and inserted into a carrier without warning, next comes the frightening car ride, followed by being made to stand on a cold metal table in a place that looks, smells, and sounds scary. Not […]

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Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Relaxed And Ready For Summer: How To Keep Pets Calm When Anxiety Strikes

Summer is finally here, and after a long, hard Michigan winter, pets and people alike are ready to feel the grass between their toes (or paws) and the sun on their legs (or fur). For the most part, summer is a time of enjoyment and relaxation, but for many pets summer brings with it some […]

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Dog Behavior 101

Dog Behavior 101

Even the best of us have difficulty trying to intuit what certain characteristics of dog behavior mean. Sure, the majority of dogs have universal methods of communication, such as barking, growling, or whining, but the lion’s share of canine language is conveyed physically – and varies by breed and individual. Luckily, it’s fascinating and fun […]

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Out and About:  The Pet-Friendly Yard

Out and About:  The Pet-Friendly Yard

It is finally looking like spring, and chances are good that you and your pet are spending more time outdoors. Bonding between you, your four-legged friend, and Mother Nature can be an awesome experience. Make sure to maximize that time by being sure that you have a pet-friendly yard to relax in. Steer Clear of […]

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The Social Cat? Examining the Finer Points of Feline Behavior

The Social Cat? Examining the Finer Points of Feline Behavior

If someone told you that you had the social skills of cat would you be a little…nonplussed? While cats can certainly be affectionate and friendly, as a group they are quiet, reserved, and even perceived as unapproachable. Feline behavior is complex, and making friends with a cat is never a sure thing. Whether you’re wondering […]

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Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

For most dog owners, there’s nothing more exhilarating than watching your dog bound across a park or meadow. That excitement is enough to convince many owners that off leash is the way to go. For dogs who have been trained, off leash walking, running, or hiking is a great option and has many advantages. Unfortunately, […]

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Making Sense of Pet Food Labels

Making Sense of Pet Food Labels

The act of selecting the perfect food for your special pet can be a daunting task. If you take a visit to your favorite pet supply store, the options are overwhelming. Do you go with grain free? Is your dog a senior? Do you really need to spend that much to be a good pet […]

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When You Can’t Resist: Nailing the Perfect Pet Selfie

When You Can’t Resist: Nailing the Perfect Pet Selfie

It’s been a few years since the selfie trend really took off, and while personal snapshots prevail, it’s the pet selfie that’s truly all the rage. Who wouldn’t want to see your pet’s smooshy face when he or she is looking absolutely adorable? But thanks to technical difficulties and distractions, it’s rare to snap the […]

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Dog Flu: Canine Influenza and Its Latest Strains

Dog Flu: Canine Influenza and Its Latest Strains

Canine influenza, or dog flu, is a subject of great concern for many dog owners after last year’s initial outbreak and the more recent 2016 outbreak within the Chicago area. And rightly so, as both incidents have resulted in several cases of flu throughout the Midwest. Because the virus is so contagious, there is substantial […]

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