Preparing Your Senior Pet for Winter: Joint Pain & Stiffness
Pet Care Tips 3 mins readAs the temperature drops, senior pets may face more than just chilly air and the need for more cuddles. Cold weather can actually worsen joint pain in senior pets and make it harder for them to move around as easily. Conditions like arthritis and general stiffness may become more prominent, especially as pets age, leading...
Read MoreKnow How and When to Give Supplements to Birds
Vet Talks 3 min readDid you know that other less traditional pets can also benefit from natural herbal supplements? However, each feathery, scaly, or furry friend has a unique little body and different needs. This is especially true with exotic animals like birds! So here are some tips on how to give supplements to your feathered kiddos. Can birds...
Read MoreSqueak’s Journey With Anxiety in Cats
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readSpraying indoors is one of the tell-tale signs of anxiety in cats. Stressed cats can have emotional distress, aggressive behaviors, and other health issues if the root causes are not addressed soon enough. Squeak’s furparents had to learn this the hard way about half a year ago when they looked for us for help. Read...
Read MoreDementia in Cats – Care Tips
Pet Care Tips 4 min readThere can never be too many internet videos of adorable cats meowing away. But if your little one suddenly becomes extremely vocal at old age, it may be a sign of dementia in cats. However, it can be a sign of other issues as well, so if you see any behavioral changes see a veterinarian...
Read MoreBenefits of Alfalfa for Dogs and Cats
Herbs For Pets 3 min readHave you ever looked up alfalfa for dogs and cats? You may have heard about the benefits of alfalfa on human health, so what benefits does it provide our furry friends? Is alfalfa safe for pets? Well lucky for you, we’re here to answer these questions! What is Alfalfa? Also known as Medicago sativa, this plant is...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreSupport 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...
Read MorePawtriot 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...
Read MoreSupport For Cat Liver Disease – Lisa’s Story
Inspiring Pet Tails 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...
Read MoreWhy 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....
Read MoreSafely Using The Borage Plant for Dogs and Cats
Herbs For Pets 2 min readHave you ever heard of the borage plant before? Don’t worry if you haven’t, we’re here to tell you about it! Keep reading to learn about what it looks like, where it’s from, its uses in herbalism, and how to use it for pets! What is Borage? Borago officinalis is a self-seeding annual plant that is...
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