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Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle Mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how essential your pet is to the life cycle of heartworms.    Where do...

How to Set Your New Puppy Up for Success   Although we think every day should be puppy day, National Puppy Day falls on March 23 this year. If you’re planning on welcoming a new puppy home soon, these are some of the best ways to help them settle in.   #1:...

What Should I Do If My Pet Eats a Toxin? It may have happened to you before: your pet got their paws on something they should have. Perhaps it was taking a sip of your morning coffee or eating your leftover chocolate bar. For Pet Poison Prevention Month, so we’d like...

Love on Your Pet This Valentine’s Day   As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and affection. ...

Get Started on Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth!   Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet...

Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Parasite Prevention Even in the Winter   With winter here and the thermometer taking a dip, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such...

When you decided to become an owner of a pup, you committed to providing for them, including their dietary, medical, physical, and psychological needs. Follow these tips to ensure you are a conscientious and attentive dog owner!   #1: Take your dog for regular...

3 Invigorating Indoor Activities for Pets   When bad weather strikes and your pet is going stir-crazy from being cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. These games will exercise not only your furry pal’s body but also their mind, allowing them...

How to Care for Your Senior Pet in the Cold Weather   Frigid winter weather can be harsh on old bones and aching joints, and elderly pets who are unable to regulate their body temperature, as well as their younger counterparts, can suffer. When cold weather sets...

Is My Pet at Risk for Diabetes?   November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet owners to recognize the risk factors and signs.    What...