While we know that cats believe they should be celebrated every month, it’s important that once in a while we focus on their health. Compared to dogs, cats seem like low-maintenance pets, but they still need regular wellness care. Unfortunately, after their first visits as kittens, most never return to the vet for years until […]
February
February is Dog Training Education Month
Oh Behave! If you’re looking to start the new year off on the right paw with your pet, here are a few basic training strategies to improve your human-canine bond. Got a problem barker? It’s a pretty common issue, but you’ve got to be consistent and patient if you want to make it stop. First, yelling […]
Don’t Let Your Dog Go Viral! (Canine Flu)
Updated 11/22 Just like people, dogs can get the flu—known as canine influenza, or CIV. Also just like people, the more social the individual, the greater the risk of contracting the virus. Dogs that interact with other dogs at daycare, grooming, dog parks, or who are regularly groomed are much more likely to be exposed. […]
Keep Your K9 Occupied!
Some ideas to banish boredom if your dog has to stay indoors a lot due to smoke, bad weather, or quarantine: Create an obstacle course. Use cushions or chairs to build tunnels and using old hula hoops or inner tubes for him or her to leap through. The Muffin Tin Game. You’ll need a muffin […]
International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day – February 23rd
Your very loyal pooch deserves a cookie now and then. Did you know that February 23 is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day? It is. We are not making this up. And what better way to celebrate this drool-worthy occasion than by treating your best furry friend to some yummy and nutritious treats? Just don’t over-do […]
International Walk Your Dog Day – February 22nd
February 22 is National Walk Your Dog Day and in honor of this very important occasion, we would like to encourage you to leash up your best friend and go for a ramble in the great outdoors. Chances are very good your pooch lives for your walks together, and the exercise is beneficial to both […]
No Littering! World Spay Day is Feb. 26th
HThis important day recognizes the vital role spay (and neuter) procedures play in controlling the pet population. Millions of dogs and cats go homeless each year in our country, but the number is decreasing slowly as more people understand the importance of altering their pets. In addition to preventing unwanted litters, spaying and neutering also […]
Pet Steal Your Heart? (Chocolate Toxicity)
If so, it could be a serious problem! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s important to keep all those heart-shaped boxes of treats out of paw’s reach. Chocolate is extremely dangerous to both dogs and cats. The toxic substance in chocolate is theobromine, and it is present in all chocolate—even the white kind. As […]
Chocolate + Pets = Bad
Awwww, your sweetheart just gifted you your favorite chocolate for Valentine’s Day! While this is fantastic for you (congratulations), this is not so great for your furry friend. Here’s more in-depth info on why it’s important to enforce the separation of chocolate and pets, and what to do if they get their paws on these […]
Valentines Day (February 14)
Download Facebook / Instagram Video Non-Boosted While you spend the holiday with your sweetheart, make sure your other love—your pet!—is safe. Boosted While you spend the holiday with your sweetheart, make sure your other love—your pet!—is safe. Hide that heart-shaped box of chocolates! Because it contains caffeine and theobromine, chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, seizures and […]