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Pet care
Summer 2024

Help your pet be ready for the 4th

The most fur-ightful day of the year for many pets isn't Halloween, it's the 4th of July. Our pets’ ears are sensitive, which means loud...
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Pet care
Summer 2024

Camping with your pets

Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. And what could make it better than...
Big dog itching behind the ear
Pet care
Summer 2024

Pet allergies: Nothing to sneeze at

Seasonal allergies can put the brakes on a perfect summer day for both you and your pet. Just like humans, pets are susceptible to allergens that...
cat and dog in field
Pet care
Summer 2024

Tips to prevent your pet from getting lost

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, and what's better than enjoying those sunny days with your furry friends? However, one unfortunate result of...
Kitten peeking out between the rows in a bookshelf
Pet care
Spring 2024

Kitten care 101: Setting up your new feline companion

When the weather starts to heat up, so does kitten season. That means from now through fall – longer in warmer climates – there are kittens galore...
Skunks on a log
Pet care
Spring 2024

Skunked: Prevention and treatment guide for pet owners

One whiff gives you the news no pet owner wants: Your pet has been skunked! Before you run out for treatment options that don’t work well, read on to...
Dog taking a heartworm preventive
Pet care
Spring 2024

Defending your pet: Understanding and preventing heartworm disease

Heartworms are stealthy parasites that can kill your pet, transmitted by a bloodthirsty insect that can make outdoor activities borderline...
Pet care
Spring 2024

10 Tips to Nurture Pandemic Pets in Adulthood

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a unique phenomenon occurred as families and individuals turned to the companionship of pets, particularly puppies and...
Pet care
Spring 2024

Creating a pet-friendly garden: Tips for a safe and beautiful yard

Spring is when the garden centers fill with shoppers dreaming of a beautiful yard. But before you put down money for plants, mulch, fertilizer and...
Puppy on a leash looking up at pet owner
Pet care
Spring 2024

New puppy? Get a good start on a lifetime of love

Few events in life are as heartwarming as bringing home a puppy. As you enjoy the adorable new member of your family, always keep in mind that as...
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Check out some of our other posts!

Help your pet be ready for the 4th

The most fur-ightful day of the year for many pets isn't Halloween, it's the 4th of July. ...

Fur-ever young: Meet the “Peter Pan pups”

Youth is wasted on the young, as the saying goes. But that’s not the case for some breeds ...

Celebrating our feline friends

The dog days of summer are all well and good—but what about our feline friends? Between ...

Camping with your pets

Camping is a wonderful way to enjoy the great outdoors and get away from the hustle and ...