Pet News and Notes
Unlocking Cat Dreams: Exploring the Science of Feline Sleep Behaviors
Have you ever watched your cat twitching their whiskers, paws rhythmically paddling the air, and emitting the occasional purr or growl in their sleep? It’s enough to make you wonder: What are they dreaming about?
Why Acupressure Is an Effective Way to Help a Fearful Dog
Left unresolved, excessive fear in dogs causes emotional suffering and can even become dangerous. Here’s how acupressure, combined with help from your vet and a canine behaviorist, can help a fearful dog feel safer and calmer.
Spaying and neutering
Many pet owners opt to spay or neuter their pets. Spaying and neutering are important for preventing unplanned or unwanted litters, and reducing pet overpopulation.
5 Great Reasons for Adopting a Senior Dog
There are many advantages of adopting a senior dog that people often overlook: let’s explore five of the benefits and why giving an older pup a second chance might just be the best decision you make.
8 Den-tastic Dental Health Tips for Puppies!
Good oral hygiene is important for a dog’s entire life and contributes to their overall health and well-being. When you have a new puppy at home, it can be tough to get into a good routine.
10 Holistic Hairball Solutions for Cats
Dealing with hairballs is a normal part of cat parenthood, but your cat shouldn’t struggle with them all the time. These 10 holistic solutions will help you manage your cat’s hairballs naturally.
Pet food safety: Resources
When pet foods and treats are recalled due to bacterial or other contamination, pet owners may have questions and concerns.
Does Your Dog Have Heart Disease?
Heart disease in dogs is more common than you might think. But earlier detection, along with an understanding of the role diet, supplements and lifestyle changes play in cardiac health, can help dogs live longer.
7 Tips to Stop Your Cat from Scratching Furniture
One of the problems many cat parents face is getting their kitties to stop scratching everything. If you have a problem with your feline friend scratching furniture, these seven tips will save your furniture and get your cat scratching the right things!
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Chew Things.
Puppies and young dogs love to chew on things — and that can sometimes include your best shoes or the leg of your dining room table. Training your new best friend not to chew household items means redirecting her to what she can chew.
When Your Pet Needs A Tooth Extraction
From periodontal disease to crowded teeth, there are various reasons why your dog or cat may need one or more teeth extracted. Find out what they are, and what the procedure entails.
Answering Questions About CIRDC
Cases of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) in multiple states have been catching much media attention lately. Efforts are underway to identify one or more pathogens that may be responsible.
Adopting a New Dog? Follow These 10 Steps to Success
Whether you’re a first-time dog parent, or are adopting your second, third (or tenth!) dog, following these ten steps will help ensure success — and a happy, healthy companion.
How Acupressure Helps Brachycephalic Dogs Breathe Easier
Flat-faced dogs like pugs and Boston terriers are undeniably cute — but their short noses mean they’re prone to respiratory problems. This acupressure session can help your brachycephalic companion breathe better.
Top 5 Benefits Health Benefits of Being a Cat Parent
Being a cat parent helps keep the doctor away! Here are five ways how sharing your life with a feline friend can improve your health and well-being — physically and mentally.
The Best Diet for Preventing Obesity in Cats
Cats are not small dogs. This is especially true when it comes to feeding them. This article looks at the type of diet cats have evolved to eat, feeding problems that lead to obesity and other issues, and how to help keep your cat lean and healthy throughout her life.
Human-Animal Bond
Human-animal interaction a broad term that refers to any manner of relationship or behavior between people and animal(s). These interactions can vary widely and be positive, negative, or neutral for either party. They can occur in individual, community, or societal contexts.
Heartworm Disease
Heartworm is a preventable, but serious and potentially fatal, parasite that primarily infects dogs, cats and ferrets. It can also infect a variety of wild animals, including wild canids (e.g., foxes, wolves, coyotes), wild felids (e.g. tigers, lions, pumas), raccoons, opossums, and pinnipeds (e.g., sea lions and seals), as well as others. There have been documented human infections, but they are thought to be rare and do not usually result in signs of illness.
8 Ways to Prepare to Travel with Your Dog Long-Term
Have you ever dreamt of hitting the open road or flying to exotic destinations with your loyal canine companion? Imagine the two of you enjoying stress-free adventures without car sickness, plane anxiety, or behavioral problems. The secret? Adequate planning and preparing to travel with your dog. Let’s explore how to ensure a smooth and delightful journey for you and your pup.
November Special
Time to get your fur babies all spiffed up for the holidays. Call us and schedule your baby’s next spa appointment.