How to Recognize, Manage, and Avoid Pets' Hot Spots Your pet may scratch, lick, and chew itself into a hot zone when their skin feels like it is on fire from scratching. By learning more about these highly uncomfortable sores, you can help your pet conquer the itch....

What are Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets? When you watch a sporting event, you likely wince when you see an athlete go down, clutching their knee. You know they probably tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the key ligaments responsible for...

Everything You Should Know About Dog Heartworm Disease A type of roundworm known as a heartworm lives in the heart, lungs, and blood arteries around the affected animal, which can result in heartworm disease, a potentially fatal ailment. Despite being treatable,...

Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet Slow-moving parasites awaken as the cold of winter slowly fades and the warmth of spring arrives. As a result, April is the ideal month to observe Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take steps to lessen the risk that your pet...

5 Common Pet Toxins in Your Home In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.   #1: Medications One of the most common...

Ensure Your Furry Friend's Protection During Outdoor Strolls Make the most of Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30 by getting outside with your furry friend. Keep an eye out for potential issues that could put a damper on your special day. As you stroll through...

Fun Valentine’s Day Pet Treat Ideas 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 safe pet treats...

3 Signs It’s Time for the First Pet Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental cleaning.  ...

Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory illness, “the flu” is different for dogs. Here...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...