7 Ways to Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays Guest post by Rover Looking to earn extra cash during the holidays or even long after? We’ve got you covered. Whether you want to make money from home or get out there and meet people, it's easy to find the perfect seasonal gig for your goals. Become a Rover.com Pet Sitter or Dog Walker Rover is the nation's largest community … [Read more...]
What Makes a Great Dog Walker?
What to Look For in a Dog Walker By Jason Metzler, Wag Labs Inc. From being a professional dog walker for years to owning my own dog walking business to co-founding a startup built around dog walking, I know what makes a good dog walker. If you’re thinking about becoming a professional dog walker, check out these tips below. Experience Wag looks for dog walkers with … [Read more...]
Selecting and Caring for Grooming Shears
How to Select the Best Grooming Shears There are many different types of dog grooming shears. When grooming both large and small dogs, you'll realize you prefer long shears. Longer shears give you more coverage, making it easier for you to groom dogs. Grooming shears should fit nicely in your hand and have some weight to them. They should open and close easily, but at … [Read more...]
Pet Safety: Lost Pet Prevention Tips
Lost Pet Prevention & Recovery Tips An Ounce of Prevention By Karen Doane, RVT, Veterinary Assistant Program Manager We all know the old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." When it comes to your dog's or cat's identification, the old saying rings true. Pet identification is typically very small, but is of enormous importance. Roughly 15 … [Read more...]
Dog Blood Tests Explained
Complete Blood Count Test for Dogs Pets don't have the ability to tell us what's wrong with them. The veterinarian relies on the owners’ observations and intuition to know when their pet isn't acting quite right. To properly diagnose the issue, the veterinarian may also conduct certain tests, depending upon the symptoms and/or age of the animal. What the CBC Test … [Read more...]
Ringworm Infection in Pets
Ringworm Overview Despite the name, ringworm isn't a worm, but actually a fungus. Known as dermatophytosis, it can spread from cat to cat or even from pet to human. As a fungus, it contains spores that can live in the environment for up to 24 months. It can live on furniture, bedding, clothing or anything the infected animal has been in contact with. Not every human or … [Read more...]
Veterinary Care for Senior Pets
Senior Pet Wellness Due to advances in veterinary medicine and the commitment of those in animal jobs, our pets are living longer and healthier lives. However, they can suffer the same ailments as senior humans, such as diabetes, dental disease, liver disease, kidney disease, stiff joints, heart disease and cancer. Since pets age seven times faster than their human … [Read more...]
How to Care for Your Pet’s Teeth
Pet Dental Care Routine Physical Exam The first step in preventing oral disease in pets is to have routine physical examination, which includes an oral exam. These exams can help identify potential problems, such as plaque, tartar, gingivitis, periodontal disease along with broken and/or abscessed teeth. The veterinarian will examine the teeth and gums along with checking … [Read more...]