As soon as the weather starts to warm up, you may begin to notice fleas around your property and on your pets. Even though those tiny bugs only live for about 100 days, they can spread dozens of different diseases and parasites including typhus, anemia, and tapeworms. Here are a few tips and tricks that […]
Own a Doberman? 4 Steps to Lower Your Dog’s Risk of Heart Disease
Dobermans in particular are at an increased risk for a condition that causes their hearts to enlarge. This condition can be life threatening for your dog if it’s left untreated. Here are some steps that are can take to help lower your dog’s risk of developing heart disease. Own a Doberman? 4 Steps to Lower […]
5 Tips to Prevent Your Dog from Overheating
When the summer heats arrive, you will have trouble staying cool and comfortable. However, as a dog owner, you need to be responsible not just for yourself but for your furry friend, as well. While preventing your dog from overheating is in no way a difficult task, a lot of people lack basic knowledge on […]
Love & Care: How to Help Your Senior Dog Maintain a Quality Life
The attitude towards pets today is that they are members of the family. When a dog gets older, it can be hard to watch them struggle with the effects of age. For this reason pet owners tend to take their animal’s senior years very seriously. Depending on the breed, this time period is between the […]
Pet Pests: How to Keep Your Dog or Cat Parasite-Free
Pets can be a source of love, entertainment and joy. As a responsible pet owner, you should return their love and provide them with the proper care they need. Unfortunately, there are certain pests that can find their way into your home via your cat or dog. These pests can be an annoyance and a […]
Have Multiple Pets? How to Keep the Ticks at Bay
Having multiple pets can be hard enough, the last thing you need are ticks jumping around from pet to pet, creating an unhealthy environment in your home. Fortunately for you, this guide will help you find new ways to keep ticks at bay if you have a few pets that you take care of. So, […]
5 Keys to Keeping Your Pet Warm This Winter
Wintertime can be tough on pets. Some people keep cats and dogs inside year-round, but the dog must be walked regardless of weather. Keep in mind that when you feel cold, your pet probably does as well. It’s up to you to be aware of the animal’s needs and behavior, so that you provide everything […]
How to Help an Overweight Dog Lose Weight
Dogs are man’s best friends. They are loyal, friendly and protective of their owners. All too often, however, oftentimes we neglect to take care of them as well as they take care of us. One of the biggest ways that dog owners in America neglect their pets is by overfeeding them. Overfeeding a dog causes […]
Poison Control: 4 Ways to Keep Your Pet away from Medication
Your pets are like children. While this statement is truer for some people than others, both pets and children require vigilance when it comes to what they can and cannot get into. Medications are one of the first things that should be hidden and locked away. There are measures you can take to protect your […]
How to Identify Pests that are Potentially Harmful to Your Pet’s Health
Pets are great companions, but can be magnets for pests. Correctly identifying the offending pests and their potential influence on your pet’s health is important when it comes to protecting your companion. Some pests are hard to see, which is why identifying their effect on your pet is the best way to identify and take […]
