First-time dog owners have a lot to consider when bringing a new dog home, even more for first-time puppy owners! While one perfect new dog owner guide doesn’t exist, there is plenty of advice and tip Read more

Kristia

Posted on 17, March

Last summer, I adopted two cats from our local rescue organization. Once they both settled in, I noticed that one of them, Pepper, became upset when left alone for too long. Her cat anxiety symptoms w Read more

Kristia

Posted on 22, February

When I adopted my dog, Sadie, she was one or two years old. She had already had at least two families plus a stay in a shelter before being picked up by a rescue organization. All that instability in  Read more

Kristia

Posted on 15, February

When a pet health issue arises outside of your primary vet’s office hours, or you need advice from a professional but not necessarily an appointment, an online pet vet is a reasonable option.Virtual v Read more

Kristia

Posted on 12, January

Our pets are part of our family. When they inevitably become sick or injured, we do everything possible to provide them with the best care. Pet health insurance can be the difference between a lifesav Read more

Kristia

Posted on 5, January

Travel is one of the great joys of life but leaving your pets in the care of someone else, even a professional pet sitter, can cause some anxiety for you and your pet. Luckily, a bit of planning and  Read more

Kristia

Posted on 8, December

Holiday parties full of friends, family, and festivities are one of the best parts of the holiday season. But what do you do with your pets when you have a holiday party? A normally quiet house is now Read more

Kristia

Posted on 23, November

The winter holidays are a festive and fun time for humans but can be dangerous for our pets. Curious cats and dogs can get themselves into trouble with many holiday favorites becoming Christmas hazard Read more

Kristia

Posted on 17, November

Most pet parents don’t like to think about the possibility of needing emergency veterinary hospital services. The truth is that one in three pets will need emergency veterinary care every year. Prepar Read more

Kristia

Posted on 10, November

It’s Sunday evening when you suddenly notice your pet is having some health issues, or now that you think of it, they really haven’t been themselves all day. Pet health emergencies can happen at any m Read more

Kristia

Posted on 3, November

Parvovirus is one of the scariest and most common diseases that can afflict puppies. It's a virus that can be deadly if left untreated. Luckily, if you know the stages of parvo and how they will affec Read more

Jalin

Posted on 27, October

There are many conditions and diseases to be on the lookout for with dogs, but Addison's Disease is an important one. Addison's disease usually affects younger, female dogs, but any dog can be suscept Read more

Jalin

Posted on 20, October

Pet owners become upset when their dog’s stomach is feeling unwell. It’s so hard to comfort them and know what's wrong when they can’t simply just tell you. It is important to remember that vomiting i Read more

Jalin

Posted on 13, October

Although it isn't uncommon for a dog to shake its head every once in a while, it gets worrisome if they are doing it all the time. Instances when it's common for dogs to shake their heads are when the Read more

Jalin

Posted on 6, October

There's no question that seeing your dog licking its butt is strange. However, while it might seem disturbing to humans, there's usually a reason. In most cases, your dog is simply attempting to clean Read more

Jalin

Posted on 29, September