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As our pets age, we find ourselves making more visits to the veterinarian. Just as in people, as they grow older, dogs and cats are susceptible to different ailments. This is where we step in and do our best to improve their quality of life. Meet Gracie. She’s a one-of-a-kind, senior hound dog who lives with her...

Squirrels waiting to be chased up a treeBirds with new songs to singButterflies need a nose to land onShrubs are ready to play hide and seek Spring is here. It’s the time to let new adventures begin. Rain, snow, or shine, our pets always tag along with us for all kinds of adventures. As the days get...

This Veterans Day, we take time to honor our military veterans. We owe so much to these brave men and women, who on many occasions endure more than most of us could ever imagine. Some of these heroes also have four legs. Here are 2 unbelievable stories about animals showing bravery and dedicating their lives...

A diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in your cat can be overwhelming. Diabetes changes your day-to-day life with your cat dramatically. New routines can be stressful to both humans and pets. In developing these new routines it’s helpful to understand exactly what is going on in your cat’s body when they have diabetes, so you can...

Just like there are many strains of the common cold or the flu, there are also many strains of kennel cough. By far the most common cause of kennel cough in dogs is Bordetella bronchiseptica. Bordetella bronchiseptica is a bacterial infection of the lungs that causes inflammation of the respiratory tract causing a characteristic hacking...

Clinical studies show that raw food for cats and dogs can help promote a longer and healthier life for your little ones. But recent research also points out concerns about the presence of bacteria in raw meat and how this can affect your furkiddo. So how do you balance out the pros and cons and...

20 years ago, a little tabby baby cat was rescued from a dumpster in a town 500 miles away. I was told about her over a telephone call, and although this was a time well before phone cameras and I hadn’t even seen her little face, I was already in love. I will be forever...

There’s so much talk lately about antioxidants. But what are they really, and how can they help your cat and dog? Well to really understand how antioxidants help our pets, we first need to understand its opposite: oxidation. Oxidation is a naturally occurring chemical process that happens within the body’s cells. When oxidation occurs, by-products like...

If you’ve been following us on Facebook, you know that we’ve grown by one—and quite the one she is. With a personality that is larger than a life, a mind for mischief, and a heart as big as the sky, our little Chaya keeps us rolling in joyous laughter. We are all hopelessly in love....

Many folks consider bringing a parrot into their life for several different reasons. Parrots are funny, intelligent, and curious companions, but it’s important to remember that they are not domesticated animals like cats and dogs. There are many wild-caught species being brought into the trade and sadly, parrots are not made for domesticity! Their urges are...