Getting your pet groomed is just as important in the winter as it is for any other time of the year. Without proper maintenance, thick winter coats bring pain and discomfort, and long, damp hair makes pets cold, wet, and susceptible to infections.
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Winter: De-Icers
HEAD: The Dangers of De-Icers As it gets colder, many businesses and homeowners protect themselves from icy sidewalks with de-icers. Most sidewalk de-icers are full of chemicals that are dangerous to our pets. The most common ones are made of calcium carbonate, calcium magnesium acetate, or chloride salts of potassium, magnesium, and sodium. Calcium-based salts […]
Winter Safety Tips (Non-Holiday)
HEAD: Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets It’s not just your house and car that need winterization – your pet does, too! Here are a few tips to keep your animal companion healthy and happy through the cold, snowy months. Keep up with grooming. While you don’t want to shave long-haired dogs, you do want […]
National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month
HEAD: Lethargic. Always Thirsty. Urinating Frequently. Sound Like Your Pet? If so, it might be worth a trip to the vet to have your pet checked for diabetes—especially if he or she is a senior. November is National Pet Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s important because many pet owners are still unaware that their pet […]
Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month
HEAD: The Latest Fashion: Vintage Pets! November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month—and there’s never been a better time to splurge on a classic cat or dog! Senior pets are often the hardest to adopt, when in fact they often make the best pets because they’re already housebroken, have good manners, and won’t chew everything at ground […]
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month V2
HEAD: What You Need to Know About Cancer & Your Pet It’s a scary statistic: The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) reports that one in four dogs and one in five cats will develop cancer in their lifetime—in fact, it’s the leading cause of death for dogs over the age of two. During November at XXXX, […]
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
HEAD: Don’t Ignore That Lump It’s a scary statistic: The Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) reports that 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats will develop cancer. In fact, it’s the leading cause of death for dogs over the age of two. November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, created by the ACF to raise […]
Boarding & Travel Tips
HEAD: Get Ready to Board! If the holidays mean that your pet will be boarding in a kennel or onto a plane, train or automobile, there are things you can do to make sure things go as smoothly as possible. First, make sure all vaccinations are current prior to drop-off, and that you have proof […]
Holiday Boarding (Reserve Now)
HEAD: Book Holiday Boarding Soon! Many of our clients go out of town around the holidays, so our boarding spaces fill up quickly! If you are going away this winter, especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Eve, and you need to board your pets, make sure you book your pets’ boarding stays with us […]
Holiday Boarding (No Kennel)
HEAD: Pet Owners: Prepare for Boarding If you’re traveling this holiday season and plan on boarding your pet, now’s the time to make sure your pet is ready for their kennel stay. Here’s a couple of reminders to keep you from having any last-minute delays at drop-off: Current vaccinations. See that your pet’s shots—including Bordetella—are […]