Do we detect the pitter-patter of tiny kitten paws in your house? If you’re adding a new feline family member, here are some important kitten care tips to help you make a successful start. Age matters. The kitten socialization period, when they learn to interact with other animals and humans, ends at around 7 …
The Matthews family knows a thing or two about pet nutrition. When your family motto is “Work hard, play hard,” and part of that work and a lot of that play involves multiple litters of goldendoodles at a time, you need to make sure that everyone — especially those on four legs — is happy …
All it takes is a split second: Your dog bolts out the door, your cat slips through an open window, or your pet dashes away from a campsite at the first crack of fireworks. Once they’re gone, what can you do? As part of Lost Pet Prevention Month, we’ll share how microchipping pets and other …
The office isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to technology and current events, workplaces are sprouting up inside homes, coffee shops, at cabins, and just about anywhere a Wi-Fi signal can be found. But whether you work in a traditional office environment or you meet coworkers virtually every day, one thing hasn’t changed: your …
We know you probably love your veterinarian. But sometimes the pet doctor isn’t a possibility for non-emergency care. And who doesn’t like to save a buck on pet-related expenses? While there are plenty of procedures that are best left to the professionals, some simple pet care tasks can be done safely on your own, at …
Is your dog’s energy level cranked up a notch or two above the average pooch? Does he or she seem to have an insatiable need to run? Could you stand a little more exercise, too? Then a backyard agility course may be the perfect outlet for the both of you. Canine agility is a sport …
Looking for a fulfilling job that doesn’t require a fancy resume or a stifling business suit? Consider joining the ranks of pet fosters. Scroll through most pet adoption websites and you’ll see a vast array of dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and ages looking for forever homes. What you don’t usually see are …
It changes temperatures. Can it also detect them? According to an old wives’ tale, if your dog’s nose is warm and dry, it’s a sign of illness. But the truth is, there are more reliable ways to check your dog’s health: it turns out that nose temperature can change throughout the day. While animals such …
Many pets, like their owners, are more active in the summer. Especially those who tend to hibernate during the snowier months. Simple logic might tell you that more activity means your pet needs more calories. So, should you switch to a summer pet diet? In most cases, it’s not necessary. Seasonal appetite changes Ever notice …
You trim your pet’s nails. You brush their coat. You might even scrub their teeth. But how do you care for your pet’s eyesight? Would you know if they were having vision problems? And how, exactly, does your veterinarian check your pet’s eyes? Just as you might examine your pet’s skin periodically for lumps or …
