3 Back-to-School Transition Tips for Your Pet   Making the switch to the back-to-school season from summer can be hard on your pets. To help make the back-to-school transition easier—for your pet, at least—give the following tips a try.   #1: Provide...

How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet   As summer reaches its height, your furry friend may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Rapid temperature increases can cause...

How Do Pet Microchips Work?   If you've been considering having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. They do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, but they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...

4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips.   #1: Fill up a...

Planning Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care Although no pet owner wants to think about life without their pet, eventually a decision must be made about what to do for your pet’s end-of-life care. In many cases, such as with chronic health problems or terminal conditions, you...

4 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe From Tick-Borne Illnesses Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, it's important to be prepared for anything that might come your way. And when you're hiking with your pet, that means being ready for ticks. Ticks can carry...

April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in...

5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather   Your pet may be looking forward to enjoying the warmer weather with you as spring weather warms up and summer approaches. Here are five ways to spice up your cat's spring and summer.   #1: Build your cat a...

If you're a pet owner, then you know how important it is to keep your furry friend healthy and safe. One of the biggest threats to dogs' health is Lyme disease, which can be transmitted through deer ticks. Here are some tips on how to protect your dog from Lyme...