Dogs and cats are just the most adorable animals that ever were. They have a well-earned reputation for loyalty and love. If you'd like to bring an animal into your home please adopt your pet from a local animal shelter. Shelter pets are well-behaved! Almost never is a pet ever put in a shelter because […]
How to Keep Your Pet Healthy Through the Peak of Summer Heat
Throughout the warmest months of the year, everyone must be extremely careful with their pets. Taking a few preventative steps will greatly reduce your pet's risk of heat exhaustion, dehydration, burns, and a variety of other issues that are frighteningly common during the summer. Invest in Dog Boots When the sun is directly overhead, the […]
4 Health Tips for Raising a Smug Pug
Upon meeting your Pug, did you fall head over heels in love? Many pet owners have. The dog is irresistibly cute, with its searching gaze, wrinkled brows, and expressive face. Plus, the breed has a silly streak, delighting in entertaining. Your friendly and loyal dog can live to 15 years, provided you shield against health […]
How to Choose an Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic
Most pet owners already have animal hospitals or particular veterinary doctors that they take their beloved pets to for health checkups or to have any health issues resolved. The same is applicable to those who may own any kind of farm animals. There are however situations where a person may be forced to begin to […]
Why Dogs Snore and What to do About It
Gentle snores drifting from a sleeping dog can be cute. In the darkness of night, those soft, muffled sounds may even lull you to sleep. On the other hand, some dogs snore so loudly they keep the humans awake, as well as themselves. Let's talk about why dogs snore and what to do about it. […]
The Origins of the German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog, sometimes known as the Alsatian, has become one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Today, the German Shepherd is an incredibly popular family pet in both the UK and USA. However, it is also known the world over as a police dog. Bred with very specific notions of […]
Ways to Remove Dog Smell from Your House
Having a dog (or several of them) can be an extremely rewarding experience. The countless hours spent outside walking and playing, having someone who's always happy to see you and who can help you take your mind off your problems are just some of the reasons people like to have dogs as their pets. But […]
4 Tips for When You Go Camping with Your Big Dog
Camping with your big dog presents you with an ideal way to introduce your dog to the great outdoors. It also gives your pup the chance to run and play with greater freedom that it might have at home. That said, the outdoors can present some specific challenges to your dog, like bugs and heat. […]
What You Need to Know About Tick Diseases in Dogs
With warm weather fast approaching, dogs will be spending more time outside. And while the outdoors is a great place for exercise, it's also a prime spot for collecting ticks. Although removing ticks is simple enough, certain ticks can be more harmful than others, causing tick diseases in dogs that can be fatal. Fortunately, dog […]
Home Care Considerations When You Own an Outdoor Cat
While it's best to keep your cat indoors, semi-adopted strays, community cats, and sometimes housing restrictions just don't make this possible for every situation. When you have an outdoor cat it doesn't mean you're free of home maintenance concerns. Here are a few factors to be aware of when you have an outdoor cat living […]