Pregnancy can be a scary time. The joy is often coupled with anxiety about keeping your baby safe, whether that’s before you give birth or after. Add pets into the mix, and it can be even more confusing.
Nobody likes fleas or wants them around. We all know they're gross. We also know they can make pets sick and are difficult to get rid of once they've become established in your household. But the real reason flea prevention is important is because exposure to fleas can make you sick.
Is CBD safe for pets? The short answer is, we don’t know for sure.
Winter, spring, summer, and kitten? Yes, “kitten” is a season! But what does that mean?
Fireworks can be a lot of fun for humans, but not so much fun for your pets. The loud bangs can cause a lot of anxiety for those furry little bodies, which can wreak havoc for you and your four-legged friends.
Spaying and neutering your pets helps keep new animals from entering shelters, it also helps reduce disease and eliminates some troublesome behaviors like territory marking.
Parenting in the animal world - looking into the bonds between different animal mums and their young.
It’s been a long pandemic, everybody — and now it’s time to head back into the office for many of us. But for those of us with pets, that poses a bit of a problem. We’ve grown accustomed to being at home with our critters. Leaving them? Not a fun idea.
From therapy companions to emergency search and rescue, here are some of the fascinating jobs where animals are the best candidates.
In the past few years something big has changed: the amount of time we spend with our pets.
We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the coveted Seal of Approval from Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA™), the leader in consumer product awards for families.
Surprisingly, it’s not just seasonal changes that make birds hormonal. A bird’s hormones can be triggered by having another parrot around, being intensely bonded to their owner, or having a toy that the bird really likes.
Allergies are no fun. And as equally unfun as it is for us, it’s just as frustrating for your pet — who can be allergic to exactly the same things as us.
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians have been displaced — and so have their pets. We want to do our best to support the people affected by the war by offering aid to organizations helping their animals.
Once it starts to warm up — to around 39℉ (4℃) — fleas and ticks start waking up and getting ready to find their fluffy meals.
We’ll walk you through how to handle the first few days and weeks, but more importantly how to keep the chaos to a minimum.
Believe it or not, keeping it simple is your best bet.
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on every profession, and the veterinary industry is no exception. Appointments are booking out weeks in advance, and ER’s are having record wait times to be seen. What is going on?
Yes, dead wildlife is how they say “I love you.”
There’s a pet food shortage across North America right now, so many people are asking: “Can I give my cat dog food?”
It might seem hard to believe, but there’s a mental-health crisis in the veterinary profession. It’s not all cute animals and cuddles. Vets are responsible for lives, for the wellbeing and health of cherished family members, and the patients they treat don’t always have good outcomes. It’s an incredible amount of pressure in a high-stress situation.
Now that we’re staying home more and we’re often isolated from people we love, pets have become more important than ever. In fact, the ongoing pandemic has highlighted what many of us already knew. That pets, no matter the species or breed, can lighten our days and bring joy to our lives. Plus, they’re super cute.
While it’s tempting to think that pets are inherently equipped for weather extremes (particularly those with fur), it’s important to remember that, as with humans, cold weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for animals, too. Let’s take a look at some cold weather concerns for pets and some best practices for keeping them safe and healthy all winter long.
It’s all about keeping on top of their vaccinations, their wellbeing, any age-related changes, and catching any issues early. That’s why preventative healthcare is just as important for animals as it is for people.
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