Last week we published an article about seasonal allergies in cats and dogs. In that post, we described a condition called “atopic dermatitis.” Atopic dermatitis often occurs secondary to allergies and is characterized by skin irritation, inflammation, and infection. If you missed this post, click here to catch up. Atopic dermatitis can manifest in a
Allow 5-10 minutes to read full post. The snow has melted, and rain has arrived. Spring is officially here, and with it comes those wonderful allergies that we all love so much. As the world around us thaws out, trees start budding and grass goes from brown to green. Particles of pollen, molds, dust, dander
? Allow 5-7 minutes to read full post. Last month we began a conversation about kidney disease, focusing specifically on how cats can be affected and early warning signs. Given that dogs and cats are entirely different species, it doesn’t make sense to discuss kidney disease as though it affects either species in the same
The kidneys are hard-working organs that play an integral role in the health of dogs and cats. They help to produce urine, regulate blood pressure, create hormones, make red blood cells, balance water, salt and acid concentrations, and remove protein wastes from the bloodstream. If a pet’s kidney were to fail, a whole cascade of
Allow 3 minutes to read. ? We never thought we’d love Clorox wipes and Lysol spray so much. They’ve become our best friends as we (and the rest of the world) diligently wipe down our home and work surfaces multiple times a day. In this new era of COVID-19, cleaning has become a top priority, and
Allow 3 minutes to read. If you’re not living off-grid in the middle of the woods, you’ve heard of the newest coronavirus (aka COVID-19). In fact, most of us are closely following every news story and getting a bit more panicked every day. The virus has officially hit Minnesota, and pet-owners are beginning to wonder
?Allow 3 minutes to read. Raise your hand if the dry, cold weather wreaks absolute havoc on your hair, skin and nails. On second thought, we’ll keep our hands down… our brittle nails and unkempt cuticles are screaming to be brought to the spa! Manicures and pedicures are a wonderful luxury when we feel like
? Allow 5 minutes to read. We’re all familiar with the well-known “use it or lose it” rule with regards to our mental health. Experts say that the best way to keep the mind sharp as we age is to consistently stimulate our brains. When we stop engaging various thought processes like problem-solving, our brains
❤️ Allow 5 minutes to read. Ah, February. ’Tis the season for love, chocolates, and a holiday that often comes with high expectations. A romantic evening with champagne and a steak dinner sounds great of course, but we’ve got to be honest: our Valentine’s Day enthusiasm is starting to wane a bit. There is one
We’ve all heard the concerns that obesity is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States. Did you know that pet obesity is also becoming more common? Data collection in 2018 showed that almost 60% of dogs and cats in our country are overweight or obese, according to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
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