How to Get Your New Cat to Not Feel Stressed at Home   June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their...

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...

April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of...

How to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy the Spring and Summer   As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer.   #1: Build your...

It Pays to Be Prepared: How to Pack a Pet First Aid Kit Your pet is sometimes around hazards that can cause life-threatening or fatal conditions. In honor of National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, it is important to know which supplies to pack in your pet’s first aid...

Ban Black-Legged Ticks: How to Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease Deer ticks are responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any region. It is very important to know what Lyme...

How to Deal with a New Puppy in Your Home   Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in.   #1:...

What to Do if Your Pet Eats a Poison March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month. Do you know what to do if your pet has ingested or been exposed to a potentially toxic substance? First, don’t panic! The team at Academy Animal Hospital put together these...

Celebrate a Lovely Valentine’s Day With Your Pet   As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and...

How to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth   Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet...