
Importance of Preventive Screenings for Your Senior Pet
4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...

How Pet Vaccinations Can Protect Your Pet From Disease
How Do Pet Vaccinations Protect My Pet? Your Questions Answered Although you know your pet needs vaccinations yearly, you may not fully understand what they protect against, how they work, and which ones are necessary. Our team answers these common questions about pet...

Learn to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Your Cat
The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...

3 Tips To Help Your Pet With Noise Aversion
Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, whether they’re caused by the vacuum cleaner, construction, or fireworks. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help...

How to Keep Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer
How to Keep Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer Nothing is better than spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can include your pet. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow. #1: Fit your pet for a...

How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home
How to Get Your Cat to Feel Comfortable at Home Did you know that June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? It's the perfect excuse to adopt a feline friend! Welcome your cat to their new home and follow these suggestions to help them quickly become a comfortable part...

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet Losing your furry friend is every pet owner's biggest fear. No matter where you live, you may worry about your pet slipping out an open door and becoming lost. However, a microchip can greatly increase your chances of a...

What You Need to Know About Skin Allergies in Pets
What You Need to Know About Skin Allergies in Pets 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...

How to Prevent Hairballs
Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why hairballs occur and what you need to do...

The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet
While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how important your pet...