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Safety Tips for Owners of Deaf Dogs
Deaf dogs require a few extra safety precautions. Follow these few tips to keep your deaf dog safe and sound!
How To Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the common signs of pain to get them help when they need it.
What You Should Know About Pet Microchips
What You Should Know About Pet Microchips If you've been debating about having your pet microchipped, it might be easier to make a decision if you understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent...
4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests
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....
4 Ways to Have a Cool Pet This Summer
4 Ways to Have a Cool Pet This Summer Summer is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, but high temperatures and humidity can make it unenjoyable for your pet. Help your furry friend keep cool with the following tips. #1: Take a walk on the beach...
How To Keep Your Pet Calm With Noise Aversion
How To Keep Your Pet Calm With Noise Aversion Many pets are scared of loud noises, no matter the cause. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help your furry pal cope with the stress they experience when exposed to loud...
Keeping Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer
Anchors Away! Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Pets 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 life jacket...
3 Ways to Help Your Newly Adopted Cat Feel at Home
3 Ways to Help Your New Shelter Cat Feel at Home June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, although welcoming a new cat into your home and family is an excellent idea any time of year. However, naturally, your new feline friend may be unsure and anxious in their new...
Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer in Pets: What You Need to Know Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the...
Learn About Your Pet’s Springtime Skin Allergies
April Showers Bring… Spring 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...