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The Best Ways to Safely Handle Ticks When Hiking with Your Pet   Nothing is worse than spotting a tick prowling across your furry friend’s skin. When taking your pet on a hike this summer, help them stay safe from tick-borne illnesses by following these four...

5 Boating and Lake Safety Tips for Your Pets This Summer   Everyone loves spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can take your furry friend with you. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow.   #1: Fit your pet...

Spring Skin Allergies in Pets   As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in suffering pets....

5 Ways to Help Your Cat Safely Enjoy Warm Weather   As the spring weather warms and summer approaches, you may be looking to enjoy the warmer weather with your pet. Try the following five ways to spice up your cat’s spring and summer.   #1: Build your cat a...

How To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease   Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any...

Hairball Prevention for Your Cat   Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why...

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins    Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge...

3 Steps to Stress-Free Spring Break Travel with Your Pet   Few things are better than getting away during Spring Break and taking a relaxing vacation, especially if your furry friend tags along. However, before heading out on an adventure with your pet, ensure...

Celebrate a Lovely Valentine’s Day With Your Pet   As February 14th approaches, you may be thinking of ways to show your sweetheart how much you love them. With the following suggestions, you can also include your four-legged friend in this holiday’s fun and...

How to Start Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth   Brushing your pet’s teeth should be something you do as frequently as you brush your own teeth. By brushing your pet’s teeth daily, you can reduce the amount of plaque and oral bacteria in their mouth and help keep pet...