General Health

Cats are curious creatures prone to getting into all sorts of situations they should avoid. One common situation, though unintentional and undeserved, is ear mites! These contagious pests are a common complication for your cat’s health, and knowing the signs to watch for to treat them properly is

If you have a large breed dog, one of the most critical health concerns to understand is bloat. To us, it sounds like no big deal. Bloat in dogs is a severe problem, however. It’s considered a medical emergency even in its mildest form. Unfortunately, large-breed dogs are

Treats and your dogs go together better than most dream teams. Why? Because dogs are pretty much entirely food-motivated! If you’re looking to help your dog benefit from obedience training, treats are a great way to do it. As more literature comes out about dog treats and long-term

Some loving pet owners struggle with the decision of spaying or neutering their pets. The procedure can be costly, and may seem excessive for pets that are mostly kept inside or under control. Is it required or recommended for all animals? What are the pros and cons? Below,

You love your pet and always want to do what’s best for their health and comfort, right?  Dental care is one of the most important things to focus on, though many pet owners don’t know this.  If you want to learn why dental care is important for your

Our cats do all sorts of weird things that make us stop and wonder just what’s going on in their feline minds. There are a lot of questions and answers out there about cats and their behavioural health. To help you get to the bottom of your cat’s

You love your dog, but you need to have some professional help in dealing with some of their crazier antics, right?  If so, one of the most valuable things you can have to help you is a qualified dog trainer.  Not all are going to be the right

While it would be nice for our dogs and cats to be able to talk to us and tell us what’s going on with their bodies, this is not a reality.  It’s usually up to us to figure out why our pets are acting a certain way and

Most of us have seen dogs tethered or chained to poles at some point in our lives.  Be it from a movie, while on vacation, or even in our own neighborhoods, it’s a familiar sight.    Many humane societies and animal welfare groups are against it, and often

Walking your dog is one of the most important tasks as a loving pet parent.  Besides being a nice bonding exercise with our dogs, it’s also a really important facet of your dog’s actual health.  That being said, walks are not a “one size fits all” kind of