Pet Blog
Did You Adopt a Pet Over the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you have a new little holiday present in your house? If it’s just you and your new buddy or the family has decided to add a furbaby to the masses, having a new pet in the house requires some well thought out changes. Whether you decided to get a new puppy or adopt...
New Year’s Eve: How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Raucous Holiday
The holidays are a time to celebrate. Getting together with loved ones, getting dressed up, and attending parties are just a few of the things we like to enjoy this time of year. As a part of the family, your pet may be joining in on the fun with cute costumes, dog parties, and more. Let’s not forget, however, safety first!
Can Your Pet Join in the Holiday Feast? A Breakdown of Safe Table Scraps
Turkey, ham, goose, oh my! During the holidays, we generally see an increase in large meals with festive treats. Your pet is a part of the family, and this may be the one time of year that you let them indulge in table scraps. Especially when they look up at you with those sad, “feed me” eyes. We don’t blame you, we do it, too. However, you can include your pets and also make sure you’re not harming them with unhealthy or even risky foods.
Caring for Your Pets in Cold Weather
It’s that time of year. Holiday decorations are going up, and the temperatures are going down. It’s getting cold outside, and your pets are starting to shiver. While they have fur to help keep them warm, exposure to cold weather can still be a problem for your pets. Particularly, exposed skin like nose, ears, and paws. Older pets can be more affected by the weather, especially if they suffer from issues such as arthritis. This winter, get ahead of the weather and make sure you’re ready to keep your furbaby happy and healthy.
Tips for Traveling with Your Pets
As the holidays near, it is likely that you may be traveling with a pet or two. Sometimes it’s easier than hiring a pet sitter. And sometimes, you just enjoy having your fur-friend along for the ride.
Halloween is Coming: Here’s the Best Costumes for Your Dogs
It may seem a little silly or just a little over-the-top, but dressing up your furbaby for Halloween may be one of the most adorable trends on the internet. Just one search for dog costume, and you’ll be inundated with the squees.
The Importance of Leashing or Carrying Your Pet for a Vet Office Visit
This is a very important topic when taking your pet anywhere. It’s even more important when bringing your pet to visit a vet clinic. Pet parents know the basics of leashing or traveling with your pet in a carrier is to make sure that their pets don’t run off. While this is indeed true, there are many other reasons you want to make sure you are practicing this behavior. Mainly, it’s for safety.
Your Pets Have Anxiety, Too: Fireworks, Thunder, and Other Noises That Scare Your Pets
With the holiday season upon us, many people feel the effects of nearby celebrations in a not-so-celebratory way. Also, it’s been a heavy rain and thunderstorm season, causing many uneasy homes in our region. Pets get anxiety just like humans, and it can cause many...