Home emergencies like a house fire can strike at a moment’s notice, and taking time to prepare yourself and your pet will decrease stress and ensure a quick and safe response. More than 500,000 pets are affected in residential fires each year and, sadly, more than 40,000 pets die during these events, primarily from smoke … Read more5 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe from a House Fire
As with people, a balanced diet is a key component of your pet’s overall health and wellness. Pets also have specific requirements to ensure their organs develop and function properly. These requirements vary among species and help ensure pets have adequate energy and maintain a healthy weight throughout their lifetime. Choosing the right diet and … Read moreBone Appetit: 5 Common Pet Nutrition Questions Answered
Our pets are constant companions, and a source of joy, support, and comfort. More than half of all U.S. households have at least one dog or cat and many have multiple pets. There is a growing societal awareness of the human-animal bond and pets are taking on larger roles including service animals, therapy support, and … Read more5 Ways to Strengthen the Bond with Your Pet
Our pets are family, and that bond often means they are glued to their pet owner’s side during household activities. Pets will often stand guard while you complete household chores, especially those that involve cooking or cleaning up following mealtime. Cars particularly enjoy laundry chores and will often assist by curling up in the warm … Read moreUnderstanding and Treating Burns on Your Pet
Since 2013, the United Nations General Assembly has designated March 3 as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Each year, the U.N. chooses a theme to focus education efforts on the critical needs of the Earth’s fauna and flora. The 2022 theme is “Recovering Key Species … Read moreWorld Wildlife Day: 4 Reasons Why Pets and Wild Animals Should Not Mix
Many pet owners enjoy couch cuddle sessions and afternoon naps with their favorite four-legged companion. In fact, spending quality time with your pet every day is a vital component of responsible pet ownership. It can be challenging to schedule daily trips to the dog park or multiple play sessions with your feline companion, especially when … Read more5 Pawsitive Benefits of Keeping Your Pet Active
Summer is quickly approaching and many pet owners will be enjoying outdoor hiking and fishing adventures with their favorite canine companions. Pets are family and including them on outdoor expeditions is a great way to mentally and physically stimulate your pet, as well as strengthen your bond. However, exposure to the elements can be dangerous … Read moreSomething’s Fishy: Salmon Poisoning in Pets
The warm summer months are often accompanied by an abundance of pesky insects and pests that hitchhike on you and your pet. Fleas and ticks can transmit dangerous diseases to your pets, and itching and scratching pets are also at risk for secondary skin infections—and sleepless nights for pet owners. However, choosing a flea and … Read morePet Poison Prevention: Understanding Flea and Tick Preventive Toxicity in Cats
An unexpected fire, whether a residential or an environmental wildfire, can be a devastating and stressful experience. Multiple fire-related events are dangerous for people and their pets including burns, toxic chemicals, and smoke inhalation, but many problems are not immediately obvious following fire exposure. The National Volunteer Firefighter Council estimated that more than 40,000 pets … Read moreUnderstanding and Treating Smoke Inhalation in Your Pet
Warmer weather often means more outdoor adventures with your favorite four-legged companion. Many pet owners enjoy summer hiking and camping trips and more time in the backyard garden, but you can easily become distracted when you are outside with your pet. Curious canines may want to investigate your favorite birdbath or may wander off in … Read moreWhen Water is Dangerous: Algae Poisoning in Pets