Pet Health Blog
The Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms for Pets
Herbs For Pets 2 min readHave you heard of the term “medicinal mushrooms” before? One of the most promising superfoods out there are the medicinal mushrooms, which traditional medicine practices have used for centuries. In the right dosage and properly prepared, certain medicinal mushrooms are perfectly edible for our pets too. Better yet, research suggests that medicinal mushrooms may even...
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Scoop the Poop: How Pet Waste Affects You & Your Furkid’s Health
Featured Articles 3 min readWe all love our furry (or feathery or scaly) friends. But let’s face it, being a pet parent comes with some less-than-glamorous responsibilities, and scooping your pooch’s poop is definitely at the top of that list. While it might seem like a minor inconvenience, those little piles of pet waste can actually have a significant...
Read MoreCoughs and Whiskers: A Comprehensive Look at Hairballs in Cats
Pet Care Tips 3 min readEven though hairballs in cats is a natural phenomenon for kitties to experience, it can be concerning to see our little ones gag and retch. This informative guide will help you understand, manage, and potentially minimize these pesky hairballs. What are hairballs? Hairballs in cats are compacted masses of fur that accumulate in your kitty’s...
Read MoreUnderstanding and Preventing Heartworm Disease in Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readHeartworm disease in pets can be very concerning for pet parents. The invasion of this mosquito-borne parasite can be life-threatening for your little one in severe cases! So it is essential to take steps to protect them from the disease. Understanding the Threat: Causes and Symptoms Heartworms require mosquitos to complete their lifecycle. Infected animals...
Read MoreIrregular Stools in Pets: Causes and Remedies
Pet Care Tips 4 min readOh no, why does my pet’s litter box situation seem…off? Our furriends can’t exactly tell us when their tummy isn’t feeling right. But luckily, they do leave us with some clues: their poop! While scooping duty might not be glamorous, irregular stools, whether diarrhea (loose, watery stools) or constipation (hard, dry stools), can give you...
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How Flower the Dog Overcame a UTI
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readThis floofy pup is Lotus Flower, or Flower for short. Isn’t she adorable? We think this name fits her very well because the lotus flower symbolizes strength and resilience, and this special pup showed a lot of strength when she battled and overcame a troublesome Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Because UTIs in dogs can make...
Read MoreHow Moose Went into Remission from Sarcoma
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readEven little rabbits can have big stories to tell. Moose definitely has a good one; she became a hero in her story about cancer in rabbits! First, we have to go back to the beginning to a time before Moose was a cancer-fighting brave girl, and her thoughts were only about when dinner time was...
Read MoreHow King Beat Cat Cancer
Inspiring Pet Tails 2 min readKingston the cat battled cat cancer - and won! Read to learn how.
Read MoreBailey’s Battle – Leukemia in Cats
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readBailey the cat’s tale begins in Tamela’s shed, where he was born. The two grew a strong bond over the years based on mutual trust, and that bond helped them get through one of their scariest trials: leukemia in cats.
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5 Fun Fall Activities for Dogs
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWith the upcoming holidays, warm drinks, and beautiful colors, it’s easy to see why so many people love the fall! Our pups can sense the change in seasons too and can also enjoy the new sights, sounds, and smells that fall offers. Make the most of the season and create some memories with these fun...
Read MoreWhat are The Causes of Paralysis in Pets?
Pet Care Tips 4 min readParalysis in pets is the loss of the ability of one or more body parts to move voluntarily. It can be confused with paresis, which implies that a specific limb may be able to move but not as easily. Conversely, paralysis means there is a complete loss of function or control of a body part....
Read MoreSenior Pets and Brain Health
Pet Care Tips 4 min readAs our pets age, we begin to notice changes in their behavior, energy levels, and even their cognitive function. Just like humans, senior pets can experience cognitive decline, which may lead to confusion, memory loss, and changes in personality. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to support cognitive function in senior pets, helping them...
Read MoreIs Your Pet Struggling with the Kids Back to School?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readThe back-to-school season can leave our furry friends feeling a little lonely, and sometimes with a case of separation anxiety.
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Managing High Liver Enzymes and Large Liver in Pets
Vet Talks 3 min readThe liver is an important organ in both dogs and cats because it helps with digestion, removes toxins from the blood, and stores vital nutrients. Additionally, it processes nutrients, produces bile for digestion, and detoxifies harmful substances – all of which are vital to maintaining general health. Infection, toxins, poor nutrition, and congenital disorders can...
Read MoreFeline & Canine Diabetes and Dental Health: The Connection
Vet Talks 3 min readDiabetes and dental health in pets is an often unexplored relationship, but because they are related, we should must take care of both.
Read MoreCommon Blood Disorders in Pets | Causes and Treatment
Vet Talks 3 min readUnderstanding blood disorders in pets can make the process of treating them a little less scary. Vet visits and natural supplements can help.
Read MoreHyperthyroidism in Cats: Specialized Diet Strategies
Vet Talks 4 min readHyperthyroidism in cats is an endocrine syndrome resulting from abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland.
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