Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When you witness athletes clutching their knees and going down during a sporting event, you cringe, knowing that they likely tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a vital ligament for knee stabilization. But...

How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Hot Spots in Pets When your pet experiences intense itching that makes their skin feel like it's on fire, they may scratch, lick, and chew excessively, leading to the formation of hot spots. Help your furry companion overcome the...

Ways to Prevent Lyme Disease in Your Pet April is designated as Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month to raise awareness about ticks that become active during the warm spring temperatures. It is important to take necessary precautions to prevent your pet from...

Discover Techniques to Be Better Prepared for Your Pet's End-of-Life Losing a pet is always difficult, but there are things you can do to make it easier to cope with. Below are four ways to prepare for and cope with the eventual loss of your pet.  #1: Assess your...

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

6 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Surgery   Orthopedic surgery—or any surgery—is a major event for a pet, and can interfere with their daily function long after they return home. Help your pet get back on their paws more quickly after an orthopedic surgery...

Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

Summertime comes with a host of hazards for pets, but colder weather also brings its own dangers. As the temperature drops, watch out for the following issues that can require emergency care for your furry pal. Antifreeze toxicity in pets Antifreeze is used to keep...

Pets need physical activity to stay healthy and happy just like humans do, but it can sometimes be difficult to know how much exercise your pet needs each day. Knowing the amount of daily exercise that is appropriate for your pet's age, breed, size and health...