Pet insurance is precisely what it sounds like. Health insurance for your pet can take an astronomical amount of stress off your shoulders, depending on the provider you go through.   Deductibles   Most pet insurance can hold deductibles anywhere between $250 to $2000 per visit. These deductibles are what you have to pay […]

Foreign Bodies Strings and things! Cats and dogs alike like eating things they shouldn’t, and though most small objects will pass, some larger objects won’t. These foreign bodies can tie up your pets’ insides, literally, or pierce them, depending on what the object is. Pets have eaten everything from hair bands to sports gear, making […]

Fireworks and the Fourth of July go together like … well, fireworks and the Fourth of July. While you may already have safeguards in place for people and children, there are additional things to consider for pet owners. Here are a few tips on helping your pets remain safe and happy while dealing with fireworks. […]

Many people believe they cannot own a dog or cat if they have asthma or allergies, but not all people with these problems necessarily have a reaction to dogs or cats, and some people may be allergic to dogs and not cats, or vice versa. Some believe that there are dog and cat breeds that […]

You may have heard the saying, “You own a dog, but you feed a cat.” It is true that cats value their independence a bit more than their canine counterparts. But, if you’ve ever been around cats, you already know they crave and require love and companionship. Cats make wonderful pets and most easily adjust […]

Owning a pet is a lot like having a child. It will require food and drink, opportunities for physical and mental exercise, guidance, attention and love. And, it will give you something back in return. There’s an adage that claims “healthy pet, healthy you,” and it’s true for several reasons. Imagine bringing a new puppy […]

The idea of training your cat may either amuse or frighten you, but don’t worry—it is possible. According to experts, it isn’t that tough to teach your cat to accept a carrier, and once you do, you’ll find lots of practical reasons for containing your kitty. The biggest benefit of crate training is safety. You’ll […]

First, the bad news: Researchers have discovered a hepatitis C-like virus in dogs. Now, the good news: this discovery could lead to important new research and development on the causes of the virus in humans. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 200 million people are affected by hepatitis C worldwide, with over […]

Saturday, April 24 is World Veterinary Day for 2021. Started by the World Veterinary Association, World Veterinary Day was started to honor veterinarians and spread awareness of the One Health Concept, which “recognizes that the health and well-being of animals, humans and the ecosystem are interconnected, and depend on effective and sustained collaboration between human […]

Pets and their people love being outside in the summertime – and so do mosquitoes. Because mosquitoes are the most common carriers of heartworm disease, keeping pets up to date on preventive heartworm treatments during mosquito season is especially important. Heartworms are exactly that—large worms that live in the hearts of cats and dogs. Known […]