As we close out National Pet Week, we’d like to say thank you to all of our readers. It means a lot to know that the information we provide is both informative and beneficial to the many pet-parents out there. Today’s discussion is particularly relevant as we move our way into the summer months and
All animals require socialization to some extent, especially young and active canines. Socializing your dog or cat takes time, patience and lots of repetition. These days, it’s even harder to socialize a pet as we all practice social distancing. Today is the fourth day of National Pet Week, and we’d like to give you some
All of us pet-parents know that dogs and cats are huge commitments. It’s like having a child, except instead of trying to balance doctor and dentist appointments with schoolwork and weekly activities, you’re making annual veterinarian appointments and trying to fit in play sessions and walks after work. Dogs and cats are wonderful additions to
Today is the second day of National Pet Week ? This week is all about promoting responsible pet care and providing pet owners with the resources and information they need to give their pets happy and healthy lives. Today’s topic: the importance of annual wellness checks! Veterinarians recommend annual check-ups for a reason. Proper preventative
Time to celebrate! It’s National Pet Week! ??? We know, we know… there’s a holiday for everything these days. But in our humble (and slightly biased) opinions, our pets deserve to be celebrated every day! National Pet Week was started by the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1981 as a means to celebrate our wonderful
?Allow 3-5 minutes to read. One of the latest developments in today’s COVID-19 environment is the infection of cats (big and small) and dogs by the novel coronavirus. As you can imagine, this update has caused many pet owners to become concerned. With rumors swirling and so many outlets reporting information about the virus, it
?Allow 3-5 minutes to read full post. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been having a conversation about allergies in dogs and cats. Allergic symptoms in pets tend to flare up in the fall and spring, as the seasons change and various allergens become more exposed. Our first allergy post described atopic dermatitis and
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
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