Most people could probably count on one hand how many ear infections they’ve had. Ear infections for people seem to happen at a low rate, or at least not consistently. Unfortunately, for dogs, that’s not always the case. In general,… Read More
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National Pet Appreciation Week
June 7-13 is National Pet Appreciation Week. Were you aware of this, and did you take time out to show your pet appreciation? If not, it isn’t too late! You still have an entire day to celebrate! You can also… Read More
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How to Help Your Canine Companion With Noise Aversion
Are you a pet parent to a dog that struggles with noise aversion? Well, you’re not alone. More dogs struggle with noise aversion than you may think. This issue is common, but the good thing is there are many ways… Read More
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Pets and Facts About COVID-19
In late April, WJZ reported that people have a possibility of spreading COVID-19 to animals or their pets. CBS News reported that a pug named Winston was the first pet to contract the virus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. While… Read More
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Allergy Awareness Month
Not only is May Mental Health Awareness Month, but it’s also Allergy Awareness Month. Just like with people, allergies can be bothersome to pets as well. Today we’ll discuss allergies in both cats and dogs and go over the causes,… Read More
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Stomatitis and Its Symptoms
We define stomatitis as “an inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes in the mouth, including the tongue, inner lip, and roof and floor of the mouth.” Usually, this inflammation stems from allergies, exposure to certain types of medication, a… Read More
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National Pet Week and Mental Health Awareness Month
May 3rd-9th is National Pet Week. Also, the entire month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. Owning a pet comes with various benefits. Pets are not only fun companions, but they positively impact your mental and emotional health. Pets,… Read More
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Prevention of Lyme Disease Month
April is Prevention of Lyme Disease Month in dogs. This month, in particular, focuses on Lyme disease prevention, but focusing on and aiding in parasite prevention is pertinent all year round. Lyme disease occurs when the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transfers… Read More
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National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week
National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week was last week, and we’d like to shed some light on it. Every 2nd week of April, people all over the country say thank you to all the animal control officers that help animals… Read More