Pet Care Tips
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 More7 Reasons Your Cat Is Urinating Outside The Litter Box
Pet Care Tips 5 min readThey say dogs have masters, but cats? Cats have staff. They keep us humans occupied with their furry needs. They’ve got a set routine and they like things clean. (Unless they’re shredding toilet paper.) This is why abnormal cat behavior like urinating outside the litter box always means something deeper. You’ll have to do some...
Read MoreCaring For a Blind Dog or Cat
Pet Care Tips 3 min readAs our pets age, they may develop some type of vision loss or in some cases have total blindness. It’s very stressful for any pet parent to witness their beloved dog or cat becoming blind and the disorientation that comes with it. Pets may yowl or bark at night, bump into objects, or have difficulty...
Read MoreEye Health Tips for Cats and Dogs
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWhen you are completely taken in by those puppy dog eyes, do not feel fooled – that is their scientific purpose! Did you know scientists have found that a loving gaze between a pet and their parent strengthens the bond between the two? Being able to see into your beloved pet’s eyes is very important...
Read MoreLymphoma in Cats and Dogs
Pet Care Tips 4 min readLymphoma is one of the most common types of cancer in both cats and dogs. It is generally seen in middle-aged to older cats and dogs. Dog breeds such as Bullmastiffs, Boxers, St. Bernards, and Basset Hounds seem to be at higher risk, as well as cats with the Feline Leukemia Virus. Unfortunately, the cause...
Read More14 Hearty Animal Facts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Pet
Pet Care Tips 2 min readIt’s , which means all things love and hearts. In celebration of our hearts, let’s look at 14 strange facts about our animal friends’ hearts. 1. Human, dog, and cat hearts are nearly identical, with only slight differences in a few valves and blood vessels. 2. A shrimp’s heart is located in its head. 3....
Read MoreA Dog’s Life: 10 Ways to Enrich Their Lives
Pet Care Tips 2 min readFor thousands of years, dogs have been there for us. They have been our best friends, our closest confidants, our work partners, and our loyal heroes. Let’s spoil them and make their lives, which are often way too short, the best they can possibly be. Here are 10 small ways you can enrich the life...
Read MoreDepression in Dogs and Cats
Pet Care Tips 2 min readOften in my veterinary clinic, I am asked the question by caring pet parents who notice that their animal companions are just not acting right— Is my pet suffering from depression? In my professional opinion as a holistic veterinarian, I do believe that dogs and cats get depressed. Having said that, it is important to...
Read MoreHerbal Remedies For Pets: What are They and How Do They Work?
Pet Care Tips 4 min readIt’s an exciting time for pets. Concerned and empowered animal guardians are seeking out a variety of healthy options to help their beloved animal companions. No longer do pet parents feel “stuck” with one or two pharmaceutical options, but instead, they are actively seeking out and researching a variety of therapies. Pet parents and veterinarians...
Read MoreFun Pet Facts for the Holidays
Pet Care Tips 2 min readIt’s the time of year for love, laughter, and surprises and we bet a few of these holiday pet facts might just surprise you! Approximately 65% of US households own a pet. Of those, it is estimated that 37-47% have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat -that’s approximately 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million...
Read MoreCaring for Pets in Severe Cold Weather
Pet Care Tips 2 min readNearly 80% of the US will see temperatures dip to below freezing, and wind-chill temperatures could reach 35 below zero in some states during the next few days. It’s vital that pet parents spread the word on how to care for pets during this severe weather. With cats, including outdoor cats, bring them inside and do not...
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