3 Reasons Why Every Pet Owner Should Have Their Pet Microchipped Is there any greater fear than the thought of losing your four-legged friend? No matter whether you live near a busy road, in the middle of a vast wilderness, or in a quiet suburb, you may worry about...

How to Prevent Hairballs   Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your feline friend’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at...

The Life Cycle of Heartworms in your Pet   While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not know how essential mammals are to the heartworm life cycle. For National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing...

Whether you’re heading out of town traveling for work or for a weekend away, you’ll need someone reliable to care for your pet. Before leaving your furry friend in the hands of a pet sitter, follow these tips to ensure your pet sitter provides the care your pet...

Pet poisoning often comes from household toxins, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, cupboards, and garden. For National Poison Prevention Week, brush up on your toxin knowledge.  ...

How often do you brush your pet's teeth? It should be daily! By brushing your pet’s teeth every day, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet dental disease at bay. Here are five steps to get started!   Step 1:...

When it comes to your pet’s oral health, it's important to know the full picture of what is happening above and below the gumline. The best way to determine the extent of periodontal disease is by taking full-mouth dental X-rays. This process gives us a complete...

If you’ve been sucked in by an adorable little whiskered face and added a new kitten to the household, here are some tips. Introducing your new cat to your current cat will likely be a challenge, but we’ve outlined basic steps for introducing cats to make your task...

With winter here, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such conditions, so what pest could possibly be lurking out there? The truth is, ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes know...

Keeping your pet entertained during the holiday season can be made easy! Make your furry friend's Christmas special by crafting one of these four fun DIY gifts.   #1: Design a peekaboo puzzle for cats Find a sturdy cardboard box that can support your cat’s weight...