Treating Hot Spots in Pets When their skin feels on fire from itching, your pet may scratch, lick, and chew so much that they create a hot spot. Help your furry pal beat the itch by learning more about these incredibly uncomfortable sores. What are hot spots in pets?...

What Causes Pet Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tears? When you watch a sporting event, you likely wince when you see an athlete go down, clutching their knee. You know they probably tore their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), one of the key ligaments responsible for...

5 of the Most Common Pet Soft Tissue Surgeries The number of surgeries performed on pets varies, ranging from common elective procedures like spaying or neutering to operations necessary for saving their lives. Commonly carried out in general practice hospitals are...

Defend Your Dog Against Heartworms Infected animals with heartworms develop heartworm disease, a potentially fatal condition. Heartworms are a type of roundworm that live in the heart, lungs, and nearby blood vessels. Even though heartworm infection is treatable, it...

How To Cope When Dealing With Pet Loss It can be just as painful to lose a pet as it is to lose a loved one or friend. Our lives would not be complete without our pets, who are essential family members. It can be really difficult to process your emotions after losing...

How to Prevent Pet Risks When Walking Your Dog Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day with your four-legged friend on March 30, but don’t let hazards ruin a perfect day. Keep your eyes peeled for the following issues when walking your pet.   #1: Other pups Running...

Spoil Your Furry Friend With a Pet Treat This Valentine’s Day   You show your furry pal just how much you love them every day, but Valentine’s Day gives you the opportunity to shower them with even more adoration. Even though your pet cannot have chocolate, there...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health   As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental...

3 Easy Low-Impact Exercises for Senior Pets As your furry pal grows older, regular exercise is critical to help them maintain healthy muscle mass and body condition. However, the same activities your pet enjoyed when they were younger can create too much stress on...

How Much Daily Exercise Does My Pet Need? While all pets need exercise every day, the amount each cat or dog requires varies. Follow the guidelines below to create a general exercise plan, and take into account your pet’s age, breed, and health for a personalized...