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 MoreGuinea Pig Care Guide for a Happy, Healthy Chomper
Pet Care Tips 4 min readWe have put together a guinea pig care guide for all wanting to give their little ones a better and healthier life. If you just adopted a guinea pig and need help caring for them, this is for you. These facts can also interest those who simply want to learn more about these little chompers. Lastly, even...
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider Puppy Supplements
Pet Care Tips 3 min readIf you’re wondering what to look for in puppy supplements, you’ve come to the right place! When preparing the house for a new furmily member, we do our very best to ensure we have everything to get them started off on the right paw. But what are the puppy essentials when it comes to nutritional...
Read MoreHow to start dog and cat teeth cleaning at home?
Pet Care Tips 3 min readThere’s more to pet dental health than shiny white teeth and fresh breath. After your furkiddo eats, some leftovers can deposit and build up between the teeth. If this food is not removed, it opens the door for bacteria to grow and cause something as simple as bad breath or as severe as stomatitis. Therefore,...
Read MoreDealing with Behavioral Conditions like Littermate Syndrome
Pet Care Tips 3 min readMost experienced pet parents with a multi-pet home are familiar with typical behavior problems in dogs, but littermate syndrome is an issue not many know about. Fear and aggression towards other dogs and people, self-harm, and separation anxiety are some of the signs that your little one might be too attached to their fursiblings and...
Read MoreHypothermia in dogs and the effects of winter on your pet
Pet Care Tips 3 min readThe weather outside is frightful, and you’re worried about hypothermia in dogs or even cats? You probably should if you notice your little one shivering, teeth chattering, and feel their paws cold. Keeping your little one warm when it’s cold outside goes beyond comfort, seeing as an excessively low body temperature can lead to shock...
Read More4 Ways to Calm Dogs During the Holidays
Pet Care Tips 4 min readIt is quite common for pet parents to prefer calm dogs. But did you know that, despite its bad reputation, stress has contributed to the canine species’ survival? A dog reacting to changes and situations where they think they are at risk is healthy! The problem is when your little one feels that everything is...
Read MoreDealing with dog and cat dandruff in cold weather
Pet Care Tips 4 min readHave you ever noticed an increase in dog and cat dandruff in the winter? These white specks in your pet’s fur are usually a side-effect of dry skin, allergies, or hormonal deficiencies. Understand how some of the changes in the home routine caused by the cold weather can lead to pet skin issues like dandruff....
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Use an Immune Booster for Dogs
Pet Care Tips 4 min readWe often see pet parents looking for an immune booster for dogs, and it’s about time we explain why that’s not a good idea. Supporting your little one’s immune system is, in fact, crucial to help them live a healthier, happier, and longer life. Still, an overactive immunity can be just as dangerous as a...
Read MoreTypes of Lymphoma in Dogs and Cats
Pet Care Tips 4 min readLymphoma in dogs and cats is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions. While hearing a vet utter the word “lymphoma” can cause a rollercoaster of emotions, it’s important that we, as pet parents do everything we can to help our pets live a full and comfortable life despite their diagnosis. Educating ourselves on the...
Read MoreLouie and Bladder Cancer in Dogs
Pet Care Tips 3 min readWhen this 10-year-old pup, Louie, was diagnosed with bladder cancer, the vet said he only had three months left in him. But 5 months later, against all odds, he is still going strong. Read more to see how this little guy lives to the fullest despite the grim prognosis. A Glance at Louie’s Life...
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