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...

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...

Learn About Your Pets Springtime Skin Allergies    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 signs...

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...

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle Heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, but you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm...

Is Your Cat Stressed Out? 3 Signs of a Seriously Anxious Cat Cats are highly sensitive creatures and don’t react well to change. Many things can lead to an anxious cat. Learn to identify stress in your cat so you can help them relax and adjust to changes.   #1:...

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for...

How to Set Your New Puppy Up for Success   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:...

Four Ways To Share Valentine’s Day Love 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...

Get Started on 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...