As the weather warms, gearing up for summer, allergies are on the rise. Our cats are not immune to unpleasant reactions associated with an increase in fleas and triggers such as pollen and grasses along with other allergy causes both inside and outside the home. Typically, cats don’t suffer from runny noses and watery eyes, but symptoms that your pet could have a problem do … [Read more...]
Can Your Pet Catch Your Cold?
SNEEZLES Christopher Robin Had wheezles And sneezles, They bundled him Into His bed. They gave him what goes With a cold in the nose, And some more for a cold In the head… A.A. Milne Fans of Winnie the Pooh and his friends, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl and Piglet probably know this famous SNEEZLES poem by A.A. Milne, and may have wondered … [Read more...]
The Importance of Dental Cleanings – National Dental Month 2019
Good oral hygiene is directly tied directly to a pet’s overall health and longevity. February is advertised at Pet Dental Month. It’s a great opportunity to take advantage of deep discounts offered by veterinarians on dental cleanings and check-ups as well as a wide variety of products that promote a healthy mouth so that pets can have a great dental routine year-round. Dr. … [Read more...]
National Seeing Eye Dog Day – January 29, 2019
January 29th marks National Seeing Eye Dog Day. It is also the 90th anniversary of The Seeing Eye organization, the first guide dog school founded in the United States and the oldest existing in the world. Seeing Eye® dogs or, guide dogs as they are also called, are more than companion animals for someone who is visually impaired or legally blind. They are truly … [Read more...]
A Buyer’s Guide to Electronic Cat Toys
Electronic cat toys offer cats an opportunity to play on their own or with each other and simultaneously hone their instinctive needs to pounce and hunt. There is a fabulous selection to choose from to keep felines in play mode for spurts of 10 to 15 minutes at a time. They beep, blink and make sounds that mimic birds, mice and other critters. Some even have motion sensors to … [Read more...]
The Best Dogs for Families
What to look for when choosing a new canine household member. There’s nothing more exciting than welcoming a new canine to the family. However, when it comes to selecting a particular dog, knowing which breeds are more family-friendly than others can help prevent certain behavior or housekeeping issues from arising. In addition to researching size, daily care and grooming … [Read more...]
Buyers Guide: Pet Treat Cams
Five fun ways to stay connected with your pets when you’re away from home. Pet tech gadgets are growing in popularity because they enable owners to stay connected to their pets 24/7 from literally anywhere in the world via smartphone and tablet apps. And, understandably, the one tech gadget that is most popular with pets themselves are treat dispensing machines which pop out … [Read more...]
Vacationing with Your Dog
7 tips for worry-free travels June heralds the start of the summer vacation season and travel gurus are predicting that more dogs will go with their owners than in previous years. If your dog knows what to expect when he hears any variation of “leash, car, suitcase, carrier, airplane, vacation and/or travel,” here are a few tips to ensure he is ready for and has a great … [Read more...]