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The Importance of Pet Hydration
The Importance of Pet Hydration As summer approaches, pet owners must stay vigilant about making sure their furry companions remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and dehydration are severe concerns during these warmer months, as they can lead to health issues and even...
Tackling Pet Anxiety: How to Help Your Furry Friend Overcome Stress
Tackling Pet Anxiety: How to Help Your Furry Friend Overcome Stress As pet owners, our furry friends are an important part of our lives, and we want to provide them with the best care possible. Unfortunately, some pets suffer from anxiety, which can be challenging for...
Essential Tips for Camping With Pets
Essential Tips for Camping With Pets Is there anything better than gazing up at the star-studded night sky with your furry pal curled up beside you by the campfire? We don’t think so. Camping with your pet is a great way to enjoy fun adventures together, but you need...
5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke
5 Ways to Protect Your Pet from Heatstroke During the height of summer, weather conditions can become more than miserable for your furry pal—they can be downright dangerous. Protect your pet from the threat of heatstroke with the following tips. #1: Monitor the...
Unleash the Fun Safely: 4 Essential Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Owners
Unleash the Fun Safely: 4 Essential Dog Park Safety Tips for Pet Owners The dog park can be a dangerous place for the unprepared, so when venturing into an off-leash play area with your canine companion, follow our tips to keep them safe. #1: Protect your dog against...
A Guide to Dog Walking Safety
Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Be aware of the following issues when walking your pet. #1: Other dogs Running across...
Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery
5 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery with the...
3 Safe Pet Treats for Valentine’s Day
3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many other...
Is My Pet’s Limp Serious?
Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...
How to Soothe Your Pet’s Dry Winter Skin
As temperatures fall, so do humidity levels in your home and outdoors. A drop in humidity often leads to dry, itchy skin and can leave your furry pal uncomfortable during the winter months. Prevent excessive scratching and licking by soothing your pet’s skin with a...