Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? There’s a reason the veterinary community devotes an entire month to pet dental health. Your pet’s teeth are directly tied to their overall well-being, and even young pets can suffer the beginning stages of dental disease. By the tender age of three, 80 percent … Read moreBad Dental Health Bites!
Tips for a Pet Safe Halloween When expecting visitors, put your dog or cat in a quiet place away from the door. This will help prevent them from getting worked up. Keep bowls and bags of candy far out of reach. Chocolate and the sweetener xylitol—often found in gum and peanut butter—can be very toxic … Read more‘Tis the Season—to be Careful!
Contrary to popular opinion, parasites aren’t simply annoying. They can actually impact your pet’s health in significant ways. Fleas often trigger dermatitis, tapeworm and hot spots; one tick bite can transmit numerous dangerous diseases and mosquitoes carry potentially deadly heartworm. You should thoroughly check your pets for fleas and ticks on a daily basis if … Read morePreventing Fleas & Ticks as Summer Approaches
There are several strategies you can adopt to ensure your pet gets through the booms and bangs of thunderstorms happily and healthily, including: Putting your pet in a room and turning on white noise or soft music to dull the sounds Distracting your pet with games and toys Comforting your pet until the noise subsides … Read moreBoom, Bangs & Barks: What to do if your pet has noise anxiety
