Most pet owners worry about their dogs getting stung by a bee, bitten by mosquitos or coming home with a tick attached. But dogs aren’t the only animals affected by bugs. Cats are also susceptible to bug bites and stings, especially when they live outside most of the time. If you own an indoor-outdoor cat […]
It’s natural for your cat to get a little itchy now and then—almost any body part can have a normal itchy spot. Or, perhaps the itch is caused by a mild irritation or allergy. You’ll definitely notice, though, when your cat’s casual scratching turns into obsessive, harmful behavior. If this scratching is centralized by the […]
You may have heard that essential fatty acids (EFA’s) are important for your pet’s wellbeing. Especially, omega fatty acids which are anti-inflammatory and are both safe and effective to help with pet food allergies! If your pet has allergies, there is inflammation in the body and if it goes on for a long time, any inflammation is a […]
Something is wrong: Your pet isn’t eating or has loose stool or is acting just plain strange. Is he or she feeling well? Many pet owners can immediately tell if something is a little off with their furry friends. Symptoms do sometimes take a bit longer than usual to appear but owners should be able […]
A growing number of New York pet owners are now refusing to vaccinate their pets, citing the same skepticism surrounding vaccinations for human beings. The anti-vaccine movement started a few years ago when parents began spreading rumors that the shots could cause various conditions, most notably autism. There is no scientific evidence linking vaccinations to […]
What does your pet think about Halloween? Not all pets like Halloween. In fact some of them think it is very scary. Here are some things you can do to help your pet adjust to Halloween. The two biggest problems with Halloween are injuries and poisoning — and animal emergency clinics traditionally see plenty of […]
With Halloween approaching there may be more goodies in your house than normal and it is not unusual for your pets to want to sample what you have. This can be dangerous especially if your four footed friends help themselves to chocolate. Cocoa and chocolate can be particularly toxic to dogs as it contains a […]
There are many healthy diets for dogs. “Biologically-appropriate” is a term we often hear. For many years, most dog foods available were less-than-optimal when you consider that canines evolved primarily as meat-eaters. The best diet for your dog is also one that fits the lifestyles and budget of the people who feed the dog. For example, […]
Fall Safety Tips for your Pets when it comes to FLEA protection and other outside dangers. Fall is a beautiful time of year but it can actually be dangerous for your pet! When the weather gets colder, the fleas are also looking to attach to furry hosts such as your pets. This is the time […]
Is your pet itching like crazy? Exploring common causes of itch and pet allergy symptoms, treatments and causes, may be just what you need to help end the itch cycle! Because unfortunately, most people treat symptoms and not the root cause of itch. When a pet presents with signs of allergies, the first thing to do […]
