Pet Care Tips

With the incoming new year comes an opportunity for better health and wellness! Here are 6 easy ways you can help improve your pet’s health! 1. Change Your Love Language One common mistake many furparents are guilty of is their love language towards their furkids! Many of us can admit to showing our love to...

Fireworks may seem like a fun time for many of us, but for our beloved pets, they may trigger a very different response! This response may include restlessness, anxiety, and destructive behavior. You may be asking yourself: “how do I help my pet cope with fireworks?” And “is there a way to help them adapt...

Making sure our beloved pets get all the vitamins and nutrients they need out of their diet is essential in making sure our furkids live healthy and happy lives. Even though we all try our best, there are still some common pet nutrition mistakes that we can make as furparents. Common Pet Nutrition Mistakes Always...

Panting is the mechanism dogs use that allows them to cool down when exposed to heat and exercise. When panting, they breathe out the hot air and breathe in cool air, while allowing water to evaporate from their tongue and mouth. This helps to bring their body temperature down since they don’t sweat like humans...

Moving is always frustrating and exhausting, not only for humans but for pets as well. The hustle and bustle of moving furniture, boxing things, and the change of environment can be really stressful. They don’t understand why everything is moving so fast and that can cause anxiety for furkids in new surroundings. Here are some...

What is IBD in Dogs and Cats? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in dogs and cats is a common gastrointestinal issue. When a pet suffers from IBD, inflammatory cells inside the body invade the gastrointestinal tract (GI), including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Once inflammatory cells enter the GI tract, they may disrupt normal...

Rolling in poop and stinky things, in general, is one of the most perplexing behaviors in dogs. Mostly because it looks so gross to us humans, and they seem to have so much fun doing it. It is not related to any health conditions, so no concerns there, except the concern of having to bathe...

Just 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,...

Now 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...

Vet visits can be overwhelming for both dogs and cats. When they work in clinics, veterinarians see it all. To help you with your next vet visit, here are my tips on how you can keep your pet calm during a vet visit. Why Do Pets Get Stressed At The Vet? Kitties are naturally attached...