What To Do If Your Pet Falls Victim to Heat Exhaustion
With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to ensure you are prepared to handle the potential pet health hazards that accompany the arrival of warm weather. While the summer season is often associated with the conversation of flea, tick, and heartworm prevention, there is another risk that pet owners must be aware of, and […]
A Safety Guide for Kids and Pets
Having children and pets in the same house can be a recipe for trouble. However, as long as you teach your children from a young age how to safely behave around pets in the household, you can avoid scuffles and injuries. It’s easy for children to get carried away when playing with animals, but roughhousing […]
Treating Simple Pet Injuries at Home
If your pet has a minor injury that you can treat at home, you can ease your pet’s discomfort by providing quick, simple care using a pet first aid kit. You can either purchase a first aid kit online or make one yourself. Here are some easy ways that you can treat simple pet injuries […]
Tips for Pet-Proofing Your Home
Bringing a new pet into your home is a joyous occasion. Before your new pet arrives, you should make sure your house is safe by pet-proofing your home. Here are some great tips for pet-proofing your entire house in preparation for the arrival of a new pet. Kitchens and Bathrooms All medications, chemicals, household cleaners, […]
How to Keep Your Pet Safe This Winter
Winter can be hard on all of us, but it can be particularly challenging for our pets, who may still spend a significant amount of time outside. Be proactive about your pet’s safety this cold season by reviewing these winter pet safety tips. Keep Your Pet Indoors While it may not be possible to keep […]
Five Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Medical Attention
Determining whether your animal needs emergency veterinary care can be tricky. Most pet owners would rather wait until business hours to see a veterinarian that they know and trust, but some emergency cases are time sensitive and require immediate action. Here are five signs that your pet needs to be brought to the emergency veterinary […]
5 Scary Halloween Hazards for Pets
Halloween is the season of ghosts, witches, and plenty of scares! One scare you won’t want this Halloween is a pet emergency. Avoid emergency veterinarian visits this October by pet-proofing your home to avoid these hazards. Pet Costumes If your pet is not used to wearing costumes, it may cause anxiety and stress for them. […]
Ways to Take Care of an Injured Pet
When your pet is injured, you may be too panicked to know how to act quickly and effectively. Preparing ahead of time will give you the tools you need to take care of an injured pet and safely transport them to the closest veterinary hospital. Assess Your Pet’s Injury Quickly assess the extent of your […]