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Back-to-School Considerations for Your Pet
Are you getting ready to send your kids back to school? The house is getting tidied up, new clothes are being bought, and school supplies are being stocked. But what about your pet? Even though they're probably used to you being away during the day, there are a few...
How To Keep Your Cat Safe With Routine Wellness Care
3 Reasons Why Your Cat Needs Regular Wellness Care Although your cat may try to convince you otherwise, they need regular wellness care to remain as healthy as possible. National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day falls on August 22, so our team wants you to share the...
Common Waterborne Pet Parasites
4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...
How To Find a Lost Pet
Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...
Deciding How To Spend Your Summer Vacation with Your Pet
Deciding How To Spend Your Summer Vacation with Your Pet As your summer vacation draws near, you may be wondering what to do with your pet. Should you take them with you? Are they better off at a boarding facility? Maybe you should investigate pet sitters in...
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Pet Cancer Awareness Month Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, partly due to our furry companions’ longer lives. Learn more about common cancers in pets and signs to...
Signs of Canine Anxiety in Your Pup
Signs of Canine Anxiety in Your Pup While it may be hard to detect anxiety in your pup, anxiety in dogs is more common than you might think. In honor of Dog Anxiety Week, which runs from May 3 to 9 this year, learn more about canine anxiety to see if your dog...
Hairball Prevention for Your Cat
Hairball Prevention for Your Cat Did you know that hairballs have their own day? You probably don't need a specific day to bring your cat's hairballs to your notice, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let's look at why hairballs happen and what...
3 Signs of an Anxious Cat
3 Signs of an Anxious Cat Cats are highly sensitive creatures who have a hard time adapting to change. Whether the disturbance is minor, such as setting the clocks ahead an hour and disrupting a routine, or major, such as moving to a new home, an anxious cat...