Pet Care Tips

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...

For some pet parents, the goal of becoming more eco-friendly is for the bigger picture, whether it is to ease climate change, reduce gas emissions, or lessen global warming. And for some, it is to protect your furmily and loved ones from toxic pollution. No matter where you belong, don’t forget to ask yourself these...

Imagine this: you’ve packed your belongings for the day, you’re putting on your shoes and you’re headed out for the day. You say your goodbyes to your furry friend and lock the door behind you. You’ve left them alone but, have you ever thought about what they do while you’re gone? We did too! Keep...

Are your cats no longer getting along? Concerned they may hurt one another? Want to help them get back to their previous loving relationship? There are times when our feline companions, who previously got along, may be displaying aggression toward one another. It can take a lot of trial and error to find out what the...