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 MoreIs Licorice Safe For Pets?
Herbs For Pets 3 min readNo, we’re not talking about the sweet treat. We’re talking about the herb. Glycyrrhiza glabra to be exact. Licorice is considered to be one of the most useful herbal medicines for humans, but does it have the same benefits for pets? If it does, is licorice safe for pets? Not to worry, we’re here to...
Read MoreInappropriate Urination in Cats
Vet Talks 4 min readIs your cat peeing outside of the litter box? Before you get upset, it’s important to understand why your cat may be urinating in places they shouldn’t. Unfortunately, many pet parents jump to the conclusion that their cat is misbehaving or is not well trained instead of looking into the underlying cause. In fact, inappropriate...
Read MoreGeorge The Blind Adventurer And His Battle With Canine Epilepsy
Inspiring Pet Tails 4 min readOur pets are our loved ones – our family. They wrap us around their little paws and show us so much love and joy. And that is why it is so hard to see them struggling if they have canine epilepsy. When George got into a car accident last fall, he ended up with brain...
Read MoreHow Much Exercise Do Pets Need?
Pet Care Tips 4 min readJust like we humans benefit from exercise, our pets do too! All pets need exercise to preserve physical and mental health and use up pent-up energy. Pet parents often ask themselves, “how much exercise do pets need?” While it is a valid question, it is also important to keep in mind that different life stages,...
Read MoreSmall But Mighty – Dandelion For Pets
Herbs For Pets 3 min readDandelions (Taraxacum officinale), we see them all the time at our local parks and on the streets. Unsuspecting and small, these bright yellow flowers with lush green leaves are actually more powerful than you might think! Good news! It’s totally safe for you and your furkiddo to start using, too! Keep reading to find out...
Read MoreFeral No More – Maria’s Rescue Tail
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readSweet, lovable, and unique. Our feline friends have always had a way of pulling on our heartstrings. Our friend Maria definitely agrees with us! Maria has devoted her life to taking care of cats in need and we know all her rescue cats love and appreciate her so much. Keep reading to learn about her...
Read MoreDiet For Cats With Hyperthyroidism
Pet Diet & Nutrition 2 min readHyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disease in cats and can appear in any cat. It is caused by an excess of circulating thyroid hormones that result in a high metabolic state, which causes changes in many different body organs of your kitty. Finding the right diet for cats with hyperthyroidism can be helpful for...
Read MoreHow To Fly With Pets
Pet Care Tips 5 min readNow that travel is starting to open up again, you may be planning or daydreaming about taking a trip. Whether you’re traveling by car or jet-setting to some far-off destination, it’s important to plan ahead to account for your pets. It takes preparation to find the right pet sitter or to make all of the...
Read MoreMoose and Multicentric Lymphoma in Dogs
Inspiring Pet Tails 3 min readWhen Wessen, aka Moose, was diagnosed with multicentric lymphoma, the vet said he only had 4 months left to live, even with chemo. More than 15 months later, against all odds, Moose thrives and lives his life to the fullest with his loving furparents and a playful kitty-sister. Talk about a second chance at life!...
Read MoreWhat You Should Do If Your Pet Is A Picky Eater
Pet Diet & Nutrition 6 min readIf your pet takes more than 30 minutes to eat their meals, or if they refuse to eat their own food but will accept human table scraps and treats in no time, it could mean that you have a picky eater. Reasons Why A Pet May Be A Picky Eater While some pets are just...
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