Back-to-School Time for Pets: 3 Transition Tips Making the switch from summer to school can be rough for all family members, four-legged ones included. To help make the back-to-school transition easier—for your pet, at least—give the following tips a try. #1: Set up...

How To Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet Pets are masters at hiding any vulnerabilities, so it can be tough to tell when they are in pain. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get them help when...

How Pet Microchips Work   If you've been on the fence about having your furry pal microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification...

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets   Just like humans, our pets age faster than we realize. Although young pets can develop health issues quickly, it is much more common in our senior furry friends. We can closely monitor their health and spot...

4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Cool Pet This Summer   Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although humidity and high temperatures can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your beloved companion beat the heat with the following tips.  ...

4 Tips to Finding a Lost Pet   If your furry friend is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they run off in a panic during the 4th of July. Here are four steps to follow for the most effective ways to find a lost pet.   Step 1: Share your pet’s...

How to Tackle Ticks Safely When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay safe from...

How to Decide What to Do with Your Pet During a Summer Vacation 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...

As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets. Read on to learn what you need to...

Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimates...