Vaccinations and booster shots help your pet build up an immune response to certain types of infectious diseases. The vaccines contain commonly inactive forms of a disease that help your dog’s immune system understand and fight the disease. With this immune response...
Chicken? Beef? Fish? Duck? Carbs or no carbs? Primal feed? Kitten Chow? With a market full of different types of cat food it can be overwhelming to find the perfect diet for your indoor cat. Here are a few facts to keep in mind when shopping for cat food. What...
We all love our pets. For most of us, our cats, dogs, and other pets are members of our families. They sit on our couches and sleep in our beds, and if they go missing it can be heart-wrenching. While putting up posters, making social media posts, or going...
Unfortunately, dogs do not speak English, so we can never know exactly how they feel about their matching family sweaters. It also means we have to learn their body language to understand how they are feeling. Reading your dog’s body language can help you avoid...
Domestic cats split from their wild ancestors nearly 11 million years ago. However, like your caffeine addiction, some things are hard to break away from. Your furry feline is still a lot like the tigers at the zoo—yes, even that tiny little kitten. Let’s take a...
If you have a dog, odds are you’ve spent time throwing a ball for them to fetch. But if you have a ball-obsessed dog, you’ve probably spent hours throwing the ball for your furry friend, and that was only today. Some of you have probably even thrown more balls than a...
Keeping your dog happy and healthy means giving them lots of exercise. They can get exercise from playing in the backyard, trips to the dog park, nature hikes, or, most commonly, walks around the neighborhood. Keeping yourself and your dog safe is a top priority when...
Our furry friends age much faster than we do, and they often hide it when they’re not feeling well. Yearly checkups give your vet a better understanding of your pet’s overall health. Regular checkups also allow your vet to make better medical judgments when your...
We love our dogs, and we know it can be hard to wait when it seems like something is off. Deciding when to go to an emergency vet and when to wait for an appointment can be tricky. Always trust your gut—if you have a dog emergency on your hands, it’s better not to...
Pet Insurance is becoming a household necessity for many families. Recent data has shown that the number of people getting insurance for their pets continues to rise. With nearly 30% of pets in the U.S. insured, would pet insurance be worth it for you? Let’s take a...
