Human Food or Dog Food?

You may be feeding your pup some of your favorite foods and you may not know that some can be harmful to them. Your dog metabolizes food differently from you and that is why some foods can be toxic for them and some can be perfectly healthy for them. Being informed about what you are [...]

Running Off-Leash the Right Way: Etiquette for the Dog Park

Any day now, all the snow will be gone, and the dog parks will be flooded with seasonal pooches and their owners. With so much energy and excitement ahead, it’s great to let your dog go, run, and socialize with other pups – after all, they are social creatures. As great as dog parks can [...]

Urine Marking Happens: What to Do When Your Cat Sprays

Cats – interesting creatures who tolerate us living in their humble abode. At least that’s what their indifference can sometimes feel like. But, lately, you’ve noticed Shadow, your kitty landlord, is urinating around the house and not in the well-kept litter box you graciously provided for them! Frustrating as this is, chances are, Shadow is urine marking. [...]

What Exactly is Veterinary Acupuncture?

Chances are you’ve come across the term acupuncture at some point. Practiced for thousands of years in China, acupuncture is now used all around the world, either along, or in conjunction with, Western medicine. The practice itself is defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body, which will stimulate a healing [...]

What to Consider About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat

If you could do everything to make sure your pet lives a happy and healthy life, wouldn’t you try? That’s what vaccinations do for your dogs and cats – give them a greater chance of living a healthy life. But, what do vaccines really do and what kind of vaccinations are even necessary?! We’re glad [...]

Fun Ways to Help Your Overweight Pooch Lose Weight

Did Buddy gain a few extra pounds over the Winter? Perhaps Rusty has simply “let himself go” as you loved him unconditionally over the years? No matter the reason your dog is overweight, it’s important to help them lose those extra love handles…without losing the love. Did you know that your dog requires 20 – [...]

Surprisingly Easy Ways to Care for Your Senior Dog

As much as our dogs will always be puppies in our eyes, the reality is they do age much faster than humans, meaning you’ll need to know how to care for your senior dog. While “senior” varies by breed, typically a dog is considered “senior” anywhere between the ages of seven and ten. To help [...]

How to Actually Enjoy Litter Training Your Kitten

Cats – our furry keepers! We love them and their majestic nature, but we don’t necessarily love all of them. We’re talking about elimination that’s not in a litter box. While using a litter box can be second nature for some kittens, if it’s not for yours, how can you potty train her so you [...]

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