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How Heartworms Develop in Pets
Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm’s Life Cycle Did you know that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle? In honor of National Heartworm Awareness Month, we’re sharing how significant your pet is to the heartworm life cycle. ...

3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet
3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet Few things are better than getting away during Spring Break and taking a relaxing vacation, especially if your furry friend tags along. However, before heading out on an adventure with your pet, ensure...
Your Pet Should Avoid These Common Pet Toxins
Your Pet Should Avoid These Common Pet Toxins Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin...
4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day
4 Ways to Show How Much You Love Your Pet on Valentine’s Day As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s...
How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
How to Brush Your Pet’s Teeth Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet dental...
Parasite Prevention Tip: Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Preventatives 12 Months a Year
Parasite Prevention Tip: Why Your Pet Needs to Be on Preventatives 12 Months a Year With winter here and the thermometer taking a dip, you may think it’s safe to skip a dose or two of your pet’s parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture...
How to Take Responsibility for Your Dog
Now is the perfect time to ensure you are keeping your dog happy and healthy. Follow these six tips on how to take responsibility for your pup. #1: Socialize your dog A properly socialized dog is more likely to be well-adjusted and well-behaved. This helps...
3 Tips on Making Your Senior Pet More Comfortable in the Winter
3 Tips on Making Your Senior Pet More Comfortable in the Winter Frigid winter weather can be harsh on old bones and aching joints, and elderly pets who are unable to regulate their body temperature, as well as their younger counterparts, can suffer. When cold...
Indoor Enrichment for Pets When the Weather Is Bad
Indoor Enrichment for Pets When the Weather Is Bad When bad weather strikes and your pet is going stir-crazy from being cooped up indoors, turn to indoor enrichment activities. These games will exercise not only your furry pal’s body but also their mind,...
Tips On Caring for Your Senior Pet
Tips On Caring for Your Senior Pet The worst part about pet ownership is that our beloved cats and dogs never live long enough. As their golden years draw near, it’s time to think about how you can best preserve their health and maintain their quality of life....