Though cats will have different specific dietary needs based on age and health, there is something all feline friends need to have. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to survive. While you don't have to throw your kitty a raw steak every night...

January is National Walk Your Pet Month! Check out these tips for leash-training your dog to ensure a safe and pleasant time while you're out for a stroll.  What should I do if my dog refuses to go where I want them to? Bribery works well with dogs. On your walks, arm...

Is it us, or has this winter season in Goleta been pretty cold so far? With the chillier temperatures, we might be a bit reluctant to take our dogs out to play at the beach or dog park. Our cats might be bummed out over the lack of local wildlife—that is, birds and...

The idea of a little puppy or kitten snuggled in a festive basket under the Christmas tree is too cute, but you might want to put the brakes on giving a pet as a gift. Here are three reasons why pets don't always make great gifts. #1: Adopting a pet is a personal...

Mitigating your pet's stress and anxiety starts at home, where it should feel like a protective, peaceful sanctuary from the terrors of the outside world. Help your pet be at ease by using these four calming techniques. #1: Practice what you preach If you're worried...

Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season. With all of the trimmings and festivities of this time of year, it can be easy to forget that things can get stressful and even dangerous for our pets. Here are a few tips to help keep your fur babies happy and...

Dog owners know how much their canine friends get excited whenever they get even a hint that they're about to head out on a walk. Check out these three ways walking with your dog also benefits you, and you might just get more excited to head out, too.  Walking...

When we think of raw food diets, images of salads and pressed juices may come to mind. But when it comes to raw diets for our canine friends, it's quite a different story. Dogs shouldn't consume raw meat-based diets. Read on to find out why. Long before they were...

Did you know that orthopedic injuries are common for our canine companions? Accidents happen, and all of that running and jumping can eventually take its toll. Knee injuries, like torn cranial cruciate ligaments and luxating patellas, are often seen. We at The...

Are you considering bringing a furry friend home? We all know that the companionship of a pet is priceless, yet that doesn't mean we can ignore the costs of pet ownership. Here's what you need to know about being financially prepared for pet ownership. Understanding...