Understanding Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets When you witness athletes in a sporting event clutching their knees and wincing in pain, you're likely familiar with the concept of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, a crucial ligament responsible for knee...

Spotting, Treating, and Preventing Hot Spots in Pets When your pet experiences intense itching that makes their skin feel like it's on fire, they may scratch, lick, and chew excessively, leading to the formation of hot spots. Help your beloved companion find relief...

How to Protect Your Pet from Lyme Disease As cold winter weather slowly slips away and warm spring temperatures arrive, sluggish parasites wake up. This makes April the perfect time for Prevention of Lyme Disease in Dogs Month. Take action to reduce your pet’s...

Learn about Ways to Prepare for Your Pet’s Passing Although a pet’s passing is never easy, preparing for the eventuality can help ease your mental and emotional distress. Here are four ways to help prepare for—and grieve—your pet’s eventual passing.   #1: Assess...

5 Springtime Pet Emergencies    As the days brighten and become warmer, pets spend more time outdoors, which increases your pet’s risk for potential hazards. Keep your four-legged friend safe by staying aware of common springtime pet emergencies.    Insect...

Watch Out On Walks: Hazards to Avoid When Walking Your Pet   Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1:...

Why Is My Pet Limping? When your pet suddenly develops a limp, you may wonder whether it is a problem that requires urgent care or an issue that can be managed at home with rest. Let’s run through the list of the most common reasons pets limp and when a limp turns...

3 Ways to Tell When Your Pet Needs Their First Dental Cleaning Every pet is different, and so is the time frame in which they need their teeth cleaned. However, here are three signs that mean your four-legged friend would benefit from a professional pet dental...

As a pet owner, it’s important to stay informed on the latest developments in canine health. One topic that has received increased attention as of late is canine influenza, also known as dog flu. This highly contagious respiratory infection can be serious or even...

Pets need physical activity to stay healthy and happy just like humans do, but it can sometimes be difficult to know how much exercise your pet needs each day. Knowing the amount of daily exercise that is appropriate for your pet's age, breed, size and health...