Is your kitty a furry, meowing senior? Fluffy is an adorable and fun pet through all the stages of her life, but she somehow becomes even more endearing as she ages. Your pet will still need exercise and entertainment as she ages, though the purrticulars…
About sixty-six percent of American households include animal companions. Or, to put it another way, that’s about 86.9 million people. While many people grow up with pets, there are also lots of folks who don’t get their first pet until adulthood. This is good in…
Are you considering adopting a kitten? Perhaps your own feline pal has recently given birth, or maybe you found a litter of strays that needed help. Kittens are super cute and lots of fun, but they are also quite fragile, and can easily get themselves…
Did you know that poisonings are one of the top reasons for urgent veterinary care visits in the U.S.? However, that isn’t the only way pets can get into trouble. Our animal companions are playful and curious, and they have a way of running headlong…
Are you considering adding a second—or perhaps third—kitty to your household? Cats are small, but they have huge purrsonalities, and can be very opinionated. While Fluffy can form very close bonds with her feline roommates, that unfortunately isn’t always the case. Cats can get quite…
Pets are more than furry little roommates: they are important parts of our lives and families, providing us with unconditional love and friendship and standing beside us in both good and bad times. Even if you’ve had pets your entire life, there’s always going…
Easter is a seasonal milestone, a time to gather with family as the seasons change. As we say goodbye to cooler weather, our pets will be right there at our sides … or at our feet, or on our laps. There are some specific dangers…
St. Patrick’s Day may not be the biggest holiday of the year, but it still gets a pretty decent amount of fanfare. For many, it’s one of the first official markers of the seasonal change to spring. It’s also a good day for not only…
March has arrived, along with several pet-related holidays. Working dogs get the spotlight on the 13th: it’s K9 Veterans Day. A local vet puts working dogs in the spotlight in this article. When Is K9 Veterans Day? The doggy holiday is celebrated on March 13th….
Does your canine friend know any cute paw tricks? Fido’s furry feet are not only his unofficial mark, they’re his main mode of transportation. Taking care of your pup’s paws may not seem like a critical matter, but it is very important. A local vet…
