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November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet owners to recognize the risk factors and signs.    What factors put my pet at risk for...

As your pets golden years draw near, it’s time to think about how you can best preserve their health and maintain their quality of life. Here are four guidelines to follow as your aging pet’s health care needs change.    #1: Protect your senior pet’s joint health...

Halloween can be a night filled with treats, but keeping your pet safe doesn’t have to be tricky. If you keep in mind that the candy bowl is solely for trick-or-treaters and not for your furry pal, you can both have a fun, safe October 31. When celebrating the...

When heading out the door, do you picture a leisurely stroll with your pooch at your side? Or does your dog have other ideas, such as tugging you down the steps and hurtling across the street? If it’s a struggle to get your dog to walk calmly at your side, follow...

Medicating your pet can be difficult and often turn into a crazy wrestling match between you and your pet. Unfortunately, due to improper techniques, many pets have learned to panic or defend themselves at the sight of medication. Here are some tips to successfully...

As we know, Cats are very stoic animals. While they were domesticated for 10,000 years, their instincts still tell them to hide their injuries and vulnerabilities. This trait makes it difficult for cat owners to identify when their pets are in pain. There are numerous...

Spring and summer are prime allergy seasons for both people and pets. While typical allergy symptoms include sneeze and sniffling, your pet might not experience them in the same way. Pets commonly experience allergy symptoms through skin versus their respiratory...

As summer winds down and your kids head back into the classroom, you may be looking forward to some peace and quiet at home. However, your dog may not feel the same way! With long walks, nice weather, and pool days, summer is probably your dog's favorite season, and...

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month to bring awareness to animal shelters that are busy with missing pets who ran from their homes from the 4th of July fireworks. If your pet should get lost, here are the top three ways to help recover them and ensure a joyous...

The pet world fears the 4th of July for many reasons. Your four-legged friend can run into many hazards with fireworks being put off, fire and gastrointestinal dangers around foods, and very hot weather. Make this 4th of July for the dogs and cats and turn your...