May 29
Appetite Loss in Cats People joke about cats and their finicky eating habits, but it’s actually a serious issue if your cat won’t eat. Although a refusal to eat is concerning for all pets, it can be more dangerous for cats. If your cat is not eating, it is a sign that something is wrong. Causes of appetite …
May 22
Scent Rolling: Why Do Dogs Like to Roll in Stinky Scents? The day is perfect. You and your pup are walking peacefully along the beach and she suddenly runs up ahead. You can see her sniffing something…..and then she’s rolling in the sand like there’s no tomorrow. When you catch up, you see that she’s …
May 08
Tips for Taking Your Dog to a Dog Park Spending an afternoon at the dog park is great for providing your dog with exercise while allowing him to socialize with other dogs. While the experience can and should be fun, it can also be a challenge if your pup’s bad manners are allowed to go …
May 01
Why Does My Dog Pant? If you have a dog, you definitely know what panting looks like. It’s when your dog breathes in and out rapidly with his tongue hanging out. Typically, your dog pants after being active. After playing an active game of fetch with your dog, you typically both relax in the shade. While you …
Apr 24
Why Does My Dog Eat Grass? Grass-Eating Is a Common Occurrence in Dogs Many dog owners usually feel alarmed whenever they see their fur-baby chewing on their lawn. But the truth is that grass eating, a behavior technically known as “pica,” or eating things that are not characterized as food, is quite common among dogs. …
Apr 10
Choosing Durable Chew Toys For Your Dog Although a dog’s chewing may sometimes seem like bad behavior, it has a number of benefits for your dog’s health and well-being. For dogs, chewing is a natural stress-busting activity. Chewing releases endorphins from a dog’s brain which are the “feel good” chemicals we all have in our …
Apr 03
Joint Care for Dogs Dogs, like humans, can develop joint problems during their lifetime. Sometimes, issues are caused by an acute injury, but often joint problems are the result of some form of joint disease. While the disease may start to develop during the first half of a dog’s life, you may not see the …
Mar 06
Finding the Perfect Pet Sitter Most pet parents would not dream of taking a vacation without their pets. But, it is not always practical or possible to bring our pets with us. In order to have an enjoyable vacation we want to be sure our pets are happy, healthy and safe while we are …
Feb 27
Our Pets Keep Us Healthy There is nothing better than coming home after a stressful day and having a wagging tail or a furry purr waiting for you at the door. You quickly feel a wave of calm and contentment as you realize the unconditional acceptance and love that your pets provide. Pet parents and …
Feb 20
Seizures in Cats Also known as convulsions or fits, seizures are the result of a sudden and uncontrolled burst of electrical activity within the brain. They are one of the most common neurological disorders in cats, although the prevalence is much lower than that of dogs. Seizures occur in the cerebrum, which is located in the front of …
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