Pet Health Blog
Pawtriot Pops! 4th of July Treats For Dogs
Easy Recipes For Pets 2 min readLooking for festive 4th of July treats for dogs? Check this out! This recipe only requires three ingredients, which you can swap out to fit your pup’s preferences. Frozen treats like this help keep your pet cool and hydrated in the summer heat! The main ingredient in this recipe is kefir. Kefir is a fermented...
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How To Take Care of a Bird
Pet Care Tips 5 min readKeeping pet birds can be very rewarding but caring for them requires a lot of responsibilities. Before bringing a bird home, it is important to learn about them and how to take care of a bird. Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves characterized by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying...
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Support For a Dog Skin Allergy: Yukon the Silver Lab
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readSome pets are born with allergies and some develop them as they age. Whether it’s new or something your pet is used to, a cat or dog skin allergy doesn’t have to be a drag with the right approach to wellness! We first met our furriend Yukon when his furparent Linda reached out to us...
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Support For Cat Liver Disease – Lisa’s Story
Featured Articles 3 min readThis story shows how being mindful of slight changes in your pet’s behavior can be the difference between life and death. When Lisa’s appetite and activity level changed, her mama, Inna, could never have imagined what the vet would later find. Lisa was diagnosed with cat liver disease caused by a large abdominal mass covering...
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Why is My Bird Plucking His Feathers?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIf you have a feathered companion, chances are you’ve heard of, or sadly have experience with feather plucking or feather picking. It is important to answer the question “why is my bird plucking his feathers?” in order to help them stop. Why do birds pluck their feathers? Feather plucking behavior is also known as pterotillomania....
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Natural Remedies For Cushing’s Disease in Dogs: Pooka’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readPet parents usually notice subtle changes in their lovebugs better than anyone else. Pooka’s furparents are an example of that. Small things here and there made them feel like something was not quite right. They realized that she was showing symptoms similar to Cushing’s disease. They immediately made a trip to the vet’s office but...
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Rabbit Arthritis: Buddy’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readDid you know that rabbit arthritis can happen? It is tough to watch our pets experience discomfort as they play or hop around. But don’t let this get you down! Keep reading to hear about Buddy’s journey back to health! Meet Buddy For over a decade, Buddy has been a very active bunny, but lately,...
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Cat Lymphoma Stories: Liza’s Miraculous Journey
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readFinding out your cat has lymphoma can be so frightening for both furkiddos and pet parents alike, but it is not the end. There are ways to help support pets to live with the condition more comfortably. Continue to read this story to learn how Liza has been thriving despite her cat lymphoma diagnosis. Liza’s...
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FIV Cat Symptoms: Finn’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readIf you’ve just rescued a kitty, just know that you’ve done an amazing thing! You may be wondering what FIV cat symptoms look like since FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) is a common virus that many outdoor or rescued kitties face. Keep reading to hear about Finn’s healing journey with FIV. What is FIV? Similar to...
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Cat Eating Poop? Here’s What To Do
Pet Care Tips 4 min readYou may be asking yourself ‘why is my cat eating poop?’ Whether it’s their own or someone else’s, this behavior is totally gross! As a pet parent, you may be wondering what you can do to curb this behavior or if there are ways to prevent this habit. So, let’s get into the nitty-gritty. Do...
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Hypoallergenic Cat: Pet Experts Expose The Truth
Pet Care Tips 3 min readYou may be one of those unlucky people that is super allergic to cats but has always wanted one! But wait, what about hypoallergenic cats? You may be wondering what the hype is and if there is any truth to this claim! Keep reading to find out more! Does a hypoallergenic cat really exist? A...
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Why Do Cats… Pet Experts Answer Your Questions
Pet Care Tips 5 min readHave you ever watched your cat do something and wondered why cats do that? Well, you’re not alone! Cats are mysterious creatures but animal experts continue to make discoveries for better understanding them. We’re here to explain some common cat behaviors that tend to make their humans wonder. Why do cats knead/make biscuits? If you...
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How To Care For Your Senior Dog or Cat
Pet Care Tips 4 min readOne thing is certain, our dear furbabies will get older, turn into a senior dog or cat, and require more of our attention. We must keep this in mind this when we get our pups or kittens and take them home. Personally, I adore seeing them growing up and getting older. Senior dogs and cats...
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Comparing Symptoms of Cushing’s Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Horses
Vet Talks 4 min readCushing’s disease, also known as “hyperadrenocorticism” (HAC), is a very common problem in the canine world. It is not as common in other species like cats, goats, and pigs, but it is the most common adrenal issue in horses. The symptoms of Cushing’s disease in dogs, cats, horses and other species may vary. What is...
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Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws?
Vet Talks 4 min readDogs need special care with food, exercise, and vaccinations. Even though they are very important, other things are often left aside and forgotten by many pet parents. Proper care of the dog’s paws, which are extremely important for their health and well-being, is one of those things. It is one of the most important parts...
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Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and Cats
Vet Talks 3 min readHip dysplasia happens mostly in dogs and is not common in cats. It is possible in all dog breeds, especially large breeds like German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers. In cats, breeds like Maine Coons, Persians, and Himalayans seem to be more affected. To try to prevent having a pet with dysplasia you can...
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Cat Anxiety: Signs and How You Can Help Your Kitty
Vet Talks 3 min readMuch like us humans, our pets can experience anxiety and stress as well! Felines are very intuitive and sensitive beings, and due to this can indeed experience anxiety, stress, and depression. Cat anxiety may be fear-based, due to pain/discomfort, triggered by a recent environmental/life change, and much more. Each pet can experience anxiety due to...
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