The dog days of summer are just around the corner. Hot, sticky, humid. Nothing sounds better than kicking back in the air conditioning with a cold drink in hand. But not so fast! Did you know that up to 50% of dogs in the U.S. are overweight? And just like people, overweight pups are at […]
Diet Just like people, the foundation to a healthful life for your pet is diet and exercise. Weight gain in pets can increase the risk of arthritis and shorten life expectancy. A nutritious and balanced diet is key for your fur friends. If you’re like us, you might be munching on a few more snacks […]
Unsecure yard Fences are meant to keep your pets in, but sometimes they don’t work as expected. Take a break from your Zoom calls to walk around your property. Look for gaps in fencing such as bowed boards to prevent escape by tunneling. If your pup has gotten larger, be sure the fence is high […]
Stock up on food & supplies shipped to your house. If you’ve been stocking up on nonperishable foods and Clorox wipes, don’t forget to stock up on pet supplies, too. Stores like Chewy.com and PetCo have autoship options, so you can ensure you don’t run out of important pet supplies like food, cat litter or […]
Watery eyes? Itchy skin? Sneezing? No, not you. YOUR PET! Just like humans, cats and dogs can have allergies to foods, bug bites and more. Here’s what you need to know about common allergies and how you can provide relief to your furry friend. 7 signs your pet might have allergies 1. Wheezing, coughing or snoring […]
Just like humans, pets need a balanced diet to live a full, healthy life. But what does that look like? Should they eat table food? How many treats? And what’s all this about grain-free foods. Today on the blog, our veterinarians answer your most frequently asked questions. You asked: What should I look for when […]
Warm weather brings ticks and this summer may bring a bumper crop, say the experts. So here are some facts you should know: TICKS carry many diseases such as Lyme Disease & Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever; both can infect pets & people. Illnesses from ticks can cause fever, anemia, paralysis, lameness & more. Infected pets […]
Cocoa bean mulch, found in many garden centers, looks pretty and smells like chocolate but it can seriously harm—even kill—your dog! Dogs, like humans, are attracted to it but the cocoa bean shells contain two compounds highly toxic to dogs—theobromine and caffeine—also found in chocolate. The risk to your pet depends on his or her size, […]
While there are dangers lurking for pets during the holiday season, some are greater than others, and some dangers have actually been exaggerated. So here’s the scoop on some holiday threats to your pets. Toxic Treats & Foods The foods listed below can be toxic or life threatening to your pets. They can cause […]
The Cat That Keeps Beating the Odds Thanks to Dr. Busselman If you consider the statistics, 13-year-old Blacki the cat should have died years ago. To begin with, he spent his first six years living as a stray, hiding in the city sewers and prowling for food in the fields behind a neighborhood in northwest […]