How Do Pet Microchips Work?   If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification...

Learn About Early Detection Screening Tests for Senior Pets   It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...

Have a Cool Pet This Summer by Following These 4 Tips    Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips.  ...

How To Help Your Pet Cope With Noise Aversion   Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help your furry pal cope...

The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet   Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them...

3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home   June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...

5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather   As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer.   #1: Build your cat a...

What You Need to Know About Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of...

April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Cat owners understand the unfortunate event of their feline suffering with hairballs. It is important to understand why hairballs...

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle Heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re informing how important your pet is to the life cycle of a heartworm.   ...