On the Road: Car Travel Tips for Dogs
Nothing says summer like a road trip. But is your dog ready? Despite the carefree image of a happy dog with his head hanging out the window of the back seat, there’s a lot to consider.
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Puppy Proofing Your Home
When a puppy is brought into your home, it is an exciting time that brings both rewards and challenges. If you're considering welcoming a new puppy into your family, it's best to start puppy proofing your home before your new best friend arrives.
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Preparing Your Pet For Moving
Moving can be a stressful experience for you and your family, so don’t forget it can also be a stressful time for your pet. Pets can get used to a routine and what’s familiar. They also sense when their family is stressed, and can pick up on your feelings. Therefore, it's vital to stay in tune with your dog or cat's demeanor and behavior during your packing, moving, and unpacking process.
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Big Heart, Big Problem: Understanding Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Does your cat have a big heart? No, we’re not talking about her loving personality. An enlarged heart could point to a cardiac condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy—and it can mean big problems for your feline friend’s health.
What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?
Cardiomyopathy is a big word that simply means “disease of the heart muscle.” While there are many different types of heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is by far the most commonly diagnosed cardiac problem in cats.
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Laser Therapy Q & A
Is your pet in pain?
Disease, injury, and surgery often result in painful pets and, in turn, slower recovery. Non-invasive laser therapy—also known as cold laser—provides effective pain control, allowing for more comfort and most importantly, a rapid return to health.
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How Hot is Too Hot? Heat Stress in Pets
Summer’s almost here and temperatures are rising fast! It’s time to sweat (or hide in the air conditioning). But your dog can’t sweat, and your cat only sweats between his toes. So, how do you tell if your pet is starting to get overheated? It’s not quite the same with them as it is for us, but there are signs that will seem obvious, once you know them.
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