Veterinarian

Let’s face it, not everyone’s dog is a champion performer, but you should be able to train them without tedium. So how do you motivate a lazy pup into action while teaching them too? “Trickery,” of course. Dogs are smart. As a pet owner, it’s important to find creative ways to stimulate their mind (while…

Cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs and in humans, with over 50% of dogs over the age of 10 acquiring the disease. Cancer is also one of the most difficult words that can fall upon the ear of a pet or it’s owner. Because of the seriousness of this disease, we wanted…

Have you ever met someone who is afraid of dogs? If you have, they probably told you a story from childhood about why they are afraid of the big, furry pets that most of us like to call our friends. If someone as a child is attacked or bitten by an untrained or aggressive animal,…

Up to 8 million pets end up in shelters each year and only 15-20% of dogs and less than 2% of cats are estimated to be reclaimed by their owners. Microchipping your pet is a simple, pretty inexpensive and mostly painless procedure. Most vets charge around $50 but, to have your pet safely identifiable should…

Did you know that this summer is expected to be a “Lyme disease war zone” — with ticks carrying Lyme disease rampant along much of the East coast? For that reason, we thought it might be a good idea to provide some tips that could help prevent your pet from acquiring ticks, or at least…

Spring is in the air…but so are fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and other pet pests! To help keep your pet healthy and happy, you will want to do things like give him preventative medications, take him out for exercise, keep him away from your neighbor’s petunias, and more! Here is our take on spring pet care…

Do you have a male dog or cat? Well, owning a male pet is a big responsibility and comes with a fair share of fun and excitement. Sometimes the same pet who brings so much joy to your life can also bring some interesting behavior issues to the table when it comes to his testosterone!…

Do I need to spay my pet? When should I spay my pet? Is it safe to have my kitten or puppy spayed? What are some alternatives to spaying? Are there any negative side effects to having my pet spayed? These questions and more might be running through your mind after you have purchased or…

Do you dream of having a houseful of puppies or kittens? If you don’t now, there was probably a time as a child that you did! The many puppy and kitten calendars on the market make it obvious that most of us find baby pets to be completely adorable. But unfortunately, we do not all…

Though they may act like humans much of the time, dogs and cats…are not exactly human. Because of this, some things that we as people find completely harmless are actually very harmful to animals! You don’t want to give your dog or cat something that will hurt him, so check out our listing of 10…