Bone Appetit: 5 Common Pet Nutrition Questions Answered
As with people, a balanced diet is a key component of your pet’s overall health and wellness. Pets also have specific requirements to ensure their organs develop and function properly. These requirements vary among species and help ensure pets have adequate energy and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lifetime. [...]
Pet Poison Prevention: Understanding Chocolate Toxicity in Pets
The delicious aroma of chocolate can be difficult for many people to resist and pets are no different. However, chocolate can be toxic to pets and may cause death in some cases. It is not uncommon for pets to sneak some of this sweet treat. In fact, in 2020 chocolate [...]
What to Expect at the Emergency Vet: 5 Common Pet Owner Questions Answered
An illness or accident can happen with your pet at any time, and it can be stressful and frightening to see them in pain. Your pet is family and making decisions can be challenging when their health is concerned. However, responding quickly and calmly to a pet emergency is your [...]
Too Much of a Good Thing: The Pet Obesity Problem
It can be difficult for pet owners to resist the adoring eyes of their four-legged companions and not shower them with treats. However, offering your pet too many treats or overfilling their food bowl can be dangerous for their overall health and wellness. Pet obesity is an epidemic, with more [...]
5 Pawsitive Benefits of Keeping Your Pet Active
Many pet owners enjoy couch cuddle sessions and afternoon naps with their favorite four-legged companion. In fact, spending quality time with your pet every day is a vital component of responsible pet ownership. It can be challenging to schedule daily trips to the dog park or multiple play sessions with [...]
Pain Relief 101: A Pet Owner’s Guide to Pet Pain Medications
Like people, pets can experience pain for a variety of reasons, and uncontrolled pain can lead to an increased release of stress hormones and delayed healing in some cases. Additionally, pets who are experiencing a chronic pain ailment such as arthritis have an increased risk for behavior problems and a [...]