Have 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...

Keeping 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...

Some 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...

Looking 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...

This 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...

If 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....

Have 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...

Cushing’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...

You 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...

Pet 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...