Each summer, too many pets suffer from heat exhaustion and heatstroke, including some pets who have experienced overheating in the past. Once a pet has had heatstroke, they are much more susceptible to overheating again, so proper precautions are critical for keeping your best friend cool and safe this summer. Fortunately, we have plenty of [...]
The Fourth of July is a wonderful holiday, filled with celebrations of freedom, explosive fireworks, and mouthwatering barbecued foods. But, Independence Day is not a good time for your pet to celebrate their own independence. Keep your furry pal safe and sound this Fourth of July with our tale of warning. Sparky’s Fourth of July [...]
As spring turns to summer, the world comes alive again. Unfortunately, with the new growth comes many allergies, such as those caused by spiders, bees, pollen, mold, and grasses, which can all create severe allergic reactions in pets, as well as people. With warmer temperatures, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your furry [...]
The socialization period is a crucial time in every young pet’s life, but should also be a lifelong adventure of exposure to new situations. Without proper, positive socialization during the sensitive time for puppies and kittens, your furry pal may grow up fearful and anxious around new people, places, or animals, and may develop generalized [...]
May is National Chip Your Pet Month and, although many shelter pets are adopted out after being microchipped, some rescued or purchased pets do not have these potentially life-saving chips. Since one in three pets becomes lost at some point in their lives, microchips are a handy way to find your missing furry pal. In [...]
One of the scariest situations for many pet owners is the thought of putting their beloved companion under anesthesia. But, most pets will require general anesthesia at least once in their lifetime, such as during a spay or neuter, or a dental cleaning. When your pet is under anesthesia, we control her consciousness level, to [...]
Understanding someone who is speaking a foreign language can be difficult. Understanding pets can be more challenging, as they do not use words with familiar meanings. Instead, we have to rely on subtle body language to understand their thoughts and emotional states. And, although pets do vocalize to “talk,” they depend on their body-language cues [...]
Since our original blog post about COVID-19 and its effects on pets and people, a great deal more information, cases, and research have come to light—most importantly, an update concerning animal susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. Originally, SARS-CoV-2 was thought to infect only people, but that theory has been disproven, as cats, [...]
Congratulations on your new fluffy bundle of joy. Nothing brings more light and laughter to your home than a new puppy, although sleepless nights, chewed shoes, and puddles of pee also accompany the new addition. But, with our seven tips, you can start your pup off on the right paw, and she’ll soon be a [...]
Welcoming a new pet into your household is an exciting time, and you can easily be swayed by the first adorable scruffy face you see. But, as with all major life decisions, it’s best not to rush into a big commitment. Depending on your pet’s species, you may have a lifetime companion who outlives you, [...]
