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How to Prevent and Spot the Signs of Heatstroke in Pets
How to Prevent and Spot the Signs of Heatstroke in Pets As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature...
4 Ways to Keep in Shape with Your Pet
4 Ways to Keep in Shape with Your Pet According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Even worse, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claim...
4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Cool Pet This Summer
4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Cool Pet This Summer 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. #1:...
3 Tips To Help Your Pet With Noise Aversion
3 Tips To Help Your Pet 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...
How to Tackle Ticks Safely When Hiking with Your Pet
How to Tackle Ticks Safely 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 stay safe from...
Anchors Away! Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Pets
Anchors Away! Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Pets Nothing is better than spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can include your pet. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow. #1: Fit your pet for a life jacket Although...
Does Your Dog Have Canine Anxiety?
Anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think. Signals that indicate your pup could be anxious can be difficult to detect, but once you know what to look for, you may find them to be pretty obvious. In honor of Dog Anxiety Week, which runs from May 3 to 9 this...
Cancer in Pets: What You Need to Know
Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates...
The Best Dog Joint Supplements to Protect Your Pet’s Joints
Like most dog owners, you want to do everything possible to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. One of the most important ways to do that is by protecting their joints. A good joint supplement will help reduce inflammation and pain, keeping your dog playful for...
It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit
Your furry pal is surrounded by hazards every day. Sometimes, these hazards can cause a life-threatening or fatal condition if not treated quickly enough, which is where pet first aid comes into play. In honor of National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, learn which...