Vital Pet First Aid Tips To Help Keep Your Pet Healthy And Safe

When you own a pet, there are many things to keep in mind. You not only need to make sure their environment is safe for themselves, but also have a working knowledge of what pets should and shouldn’t eat, and keep their best interests at heart.

What Thunderstorm Season Means For Pets

I know many of you have noticed that thunderstorm season has begun. Those storms that roll in like clockwork every afternoon leaving us and our lawns drenched and our pets anxious. I know for many it can be difficult to watch as our normally well behaved calm pet begins to pace or hide, follow us around, or even whimper.

Why Is Your Pet’s Weight So Important?

Just like with people, being overweight can have a significant impact on your pet’s overall health. Both dogs and cats can develop various diseases as a result of being obese or overweight. In some instances, neglecting your pet’s weight may even shorten their lifespan.

Tips For Protecting Your Pets From Toxic Foods

Certain foods that we treasure as humans contain substances that are toxic to our pets. While it would be great to be able to feed your furry friend with the exact type of food you eat, you must be aware of the dangers in doing so. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of foods you must not feed to your pets.

What Can Heat Do To Your Pet?

Have you ever thought about leaving your pet in the car while you just run into the store for a quick second? In just ten minutes a cars internal temperature can reach a scorching 104 degrees. And after twenty minutes it can be up to 114 degrees.

What To Do When Your Pet Eats Something They Shouldn’t

Pets can get curious and eat a foreign object or anything toxic to them. Dogs are particularly prone to eating foreign objects that they find around the house. When this happens, you need to act fast and rush the pet to your vet immediately.

Spring Into Shape!

As bathing suit season approaches and we all try to shed our last few holiday pounds don’t forget your 4-legged family members. According to the AVMA, 58.3 % of cats and 52.5 % of dogs are overweight or obese. Pets that are 20% over their ideal weight are considered overweight and 40% over their ideal weight are considered obese...