Feline heartworm disease – are your indoor cats safe?

Considering the graphic above, most cat owners do not use a heartworm preventive for their feline family members. While cats are not the ideal host for heartworms, they can be severely affected by this disease. And yes, indoor only cats are also at risk. Mosquitos are...

Pet Dental Health Month – February 2015

Most of us don’t stop and think about our pets dental health. February is Pet Dental Health Month and most veterinary clinics offer free dental exams and discounted dental cleanings. Just like with their humans mouths, pet mouths hold bacteria that can lead to...

How can you and your pet lose weight together?

So if you’re like most Americans, you made that year in – year out New Year’s resolution to lose weight this year! Well good for you! But will you do it? Try this method to stick to your game plan….exercise with your pet! Yes, your pet! They...

Retractable leashes: The dangers to your dog and you!

So you’re taking your dog for a walk and he’s at the end of his 20-30 ft retractable leash when suddenly a dog, or a car, comes out of nowhere!! How do you safely reel your dog back in to protect him from this unexpected danger? The honest answer…....

Pet Obesity is more common than you think!!

With over 68% of Americans being overweight and childhood obesity on the rise too, is it any wonder that having an obese pet has become the new normal? While there are numerous theories as to the rise of obesity in pets, the figures don’t lie! Over 50% of both...