Ever noticed your pet scratching or biting excessively at her skin? Shaking her head more often? Rubbing against furniture? She could have an external parasite problem. Just like a human, if a pet has the creepy crawly sensation of a bug moving around on her skin, she’ll go to great lengths to remove it. And, [...]
Itchy skin, watery eyes, excessive sneezing… No, we aren’t talking about your allergy symptoms. We’re talking about your pet’s allergy symptoms. Yes, our pets can suffer the unpleasant effects of allergies, just like we do. But, unfortunately, they can’t tell us when they’re having an allergic reaction. The key to keeping your pet comfortable is [...]
Most pet owners don’t exactly get excited when asked to bring a stool sample to their pet’s next veterinary visit, and we aren’t all that excited to examine your pet’s poop (trust us). But, fecal exams are an important part of your pet’s regular preventive care visits and can help us determine if she is [...]
“Even cats grow lonely and anxious.” —Mason Cooley Does your cat crave the great outdoors? Does she spend her days looking longingly out the window, wishing she were out there doing what comes naturally to her: seeking, hunting, and pouncing? While many owners of indoor cats feel guilty depriving their feline friends of all [...]
Low Stress veterinary care is a paradigm shift within the veterinary industry. The change is happening because we are better able to understand the connections between a stressful visit and a pet’s overall wellness. In this article, you will learn exactly why low stress care is critical for your pet’s mental and physical health, along [...]
Adopting a kitten is a truly special experience. Your new feline friend will be there to share love and joy with you for years to come. And for new kitten owners, it can be very helpful to have access to a guide that lays out the next steps for you to take for your kitten, [...]
Several parasites tend to infect our furry friends more so than others. It’s important to know how to properly protect your pet against parasites so he or she can live a happy, healthy, parasite-free life for as long as possible. Chances are you have probably heard about the nuisance of flea and tick infestations, but [...]
First off – congratulations! Adopting a puppy is one of the most joyous occasions we can think of. When you adopt a puppy, it’s very helpful to have a guide that explains what steps to take next. That’s exactly what we wrote this article for! In this guide, you’ll learn how to take care of [...]
The winter holidays pose unique hazards to pets. Fortunately, these hazards can be easily prevented with a little bit of careful planning. In this article, you’ll learn about the most common threats to your pet’s health during the winter holidays, along with some advice on simple steps that you can take to keep your pet [...]
Halloween is usually known for fun, jack-o-lanterns, and happy trick-or-treaters. But many people don’t know that it is actually one of the most dangerous evenings for pets. In this article, you will learn the common threats that pets face during Halloween. You will also learn easy ways to prevent these threats from harming your pet, [...]
