It is always a wonderful thing to decide that a new dog will be a great addition to the family, but before you go and pick her out from your local shelter (remember – adopt, don’t shop!), have you considered the costs associated with getting her? Have you made room in your budget for the … Read more
If you have to relocate your cat to a new home or travel long distance, you might be wondering how to keep her comfortable and safe before, during, and after the journey. Here are just a few tips: Essentially, it’s best to have your cat be the last to move out and the first to … Read more
Does anyone subscribe to BirchBox? And if so, have you ever wished they had something like that for your prized pooch? Well they do and it’s called BarkBox. Here’s how it works: Choose your size of dog and BarkBox will customize your order for size appropriate goodies. You can make your subscription monthly, 3-month or … Read more
As summer approaches, you might be wondering how to let your dog have some fun in the water and still keep him safe/healthy. Here are some swimming tips for canines: Don’t leave your dog alone around a pool–keep your pool fenced in with a secure gate and don’t leave any pets within the fenced in … Read more
June begins National Adopt-A-Cat-Month. June may mark this special month because Spring usually brings litters of kittens, but it’s another great incentive for people to go adopt a cat of any age. Here are some things to consider if you want to bring one home this month: Consider adopting a cat who has a personality … Read more
The worst time to look for a vet is when you really need one. Most of the concerns fly out the window at that point, and you may end up with one that won’t provide the best care for your beloved pet. Long before you get to that point, you should take your time and … Read more
It’s a commonly held belief that a wet, cold nose indicates a healthy dog and a dry, hot nose indicates a sick dog. This is a myth! Here’s why: the temperature of dog’s nose can fluctuate hour by hour and day by day, depending on they’re environment or behavior recently. A very sick or critically … Read more
Recently we created a post about dogs and car rides and car temperatures in general throughout the summer. There are more hazards throughout the summer for pets and here’s a few of them: Heat- Altering your dog’s walking schedule throughout the summer is a wise choice because of the s summer’s heat. Try taking your … Read more
Maybe you’ve seen Bryant, the dog in Sweet Home Alabama, go for a calm swim in the lake, or maybe your own dog is a big fan of your pool at home. Whether or not either of these things is true, you should still take some precautions before taking Fido to the beach for the … Read more
A hot spot is a painful, swollen patch of skin between 1 and four inches. It exudes puss and gives off a bad odor, and also causes hair loss in the surrounding area over time. The infection gets worse as the dog licks and scratches the spot. Hot spots can occur anywhere on a dog’s … Read more