What You Should Know About Your Pet's Hot Spots When itching causes your pet's skin to burn, they may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they produce a hot spot. Learn more about these highly uncomfortable sores to help your animal buddy conquer the itch. What...

What You Should Know About Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears in Pets If you watch sports, you probably cringe when you see an athlete fall and clutch their knee. As one of the important ligaments in charge of supporting the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is...

What Causes Canine Heartworm Disease? Infected animals with heartworms develop heartworm disease, a potentially fatal infection. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and other blood vessels. Even though heartworm disease is treatable, it...

Protect Your Pet Against Lyme Disease Slow-moving parasites awaken as the frigid winter weather eventually disappears and is replaced by the warm spring weather. Because of this, April is the ideal month to observe Lyme Disease Prevention in Dogs Month. Take steps to...

Ensure Your Pet's Smooth Surgical Recuperation with the Right Care Orthopedic surgery, or any type of operation for that matter, is a major event in the life of a pet. It could affect their daily routine even after they have come back home. To make sure your furry...

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Walks Mark your calendar for March 30th -- Take a Walk in the Park Day! This day is an ideal opportunity to appreciate nature with your furry pal, but be sure not to overlook potential dangers. As you traverse the outdoors with your...

3 Ways to Safely Treat Your Pet on Valentine’s Day   Although you show your furry friend just how much you love them every day, Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. While your pet cannot have chocolate, there are many...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health   As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental...

How Much Daily Exercise Your Pet Requires   While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a...

Does My Dog Have the Flu?     Cough, cough, cough. Hearing your pooch sound like they’re hacking up a lung not long after you had the flu may make you wonder if they contracted your illness. While your dog certainly can become sick with a respiratory illness,...