Fireworks and Your Pet Don’t Mix 2020 July 4th celebrations will look much different than years past. Fireworks will be the constant. Did you know most pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of the year? One in three family pets go missing in their lifetime. Across the United States, […]
No matter where you live, you need to have an emergency plan for natural or man-made disasters. Pets are part of our families and leaving them out of your disaster preparedness plan or not having one for them could have deadly consequences. You must create a disaster preparedness plan for your pets. The geographical diversity […]
If your pet became lost, you would want to do everything you can to make sure they come home, right? Having pet identification that is readable and current for your furry family member is the best way you can increase the odds that you and your precious pet will be reunited if they become […]
There’s an App for That! Smart phones, for good or bad connect us with our world. Family and friends are a text or video chat away. We can’t seem to disconnect from work. Pet parents can use infinitely many apps to stay connected to their pets or help manage vet check-ups, feeding, hire pet sitters. […]
Winter can present challenges to your pets well-being. Dogs need to go outside not just when nature calls but it is essential for them to get exercise for their physical and mental well-being. Although cats most often use the facilities indoors, many venture outside on a regular basis as well. It’s not to late for these […]
Declawing cats has its supporters and opponents. In 2017 the Association of Feline Practioners (AAFP) published their position statement on feline onychectomy or declaw. They strongly oppose the elective procedure. Some veterinarians and veterinary hospitals are no longer performing this procedure. There are alternatives to declaws. The position statement by AAFP has brought out arguments […]
How to Give Your Dog A Bath Are you comfortable giving your dog a bath? As pet parents we should all take an active part in this basic step to dog care. Bathing and grooming adds to the overall health of your dog. The benefits of bathing can include cleaning the skin and coat which […]
Over the river and through the woods, it’s that time of year for family travel, including with our pets. Traveling with your pet takes planning and can be fun. Since we moved away from my home state, our dogs have needed to travel more frequently. They were experts and the 20-minute jaunt around the interstate […]