Like children, pets aren’t always fans of their doctor visits, but parents realize that routine wellness care is as important for their four-legged children as for their two-legged ones, and stock up on bribes and treats. While we don’t hand out candy and stickers at your pet’s wellness visit—peanut butter and spray cheese are our [...]

You recently brought home your first puppy, Rocky, a handsome 8-week-old rottweiler, who soon becomes your best buddy. You take him everywhere—the park, the pet store, your friend’s house, and the field where all the neighborhood dogs play together. Sadly, your idyllic start as a puppy owner ends when Rocky suddenly becomes seriously ill with [...]

Training your furry pal to respond to commands is an important part of pet ownership. After all, no one wants to be dragged down the street by their 150-pound mastiff, or struggle to pull their exuberant hound off their elderly grandma when she visits. With proper training techniques, you’ll have a wonderful companion, inside and [...]

Many people who adopt pets from animal shelters know that their pet is likely already microchipped, but may be unsure about the benefits. To help highlight the perks of pet microchips, check out the answers to 10 frequently asked questions.  #1: Do pet microchips provide GPS tracking services? Unfortunately, pet microchip technology is not yet [...]

As the country appears to be heading into quarantine, whether government-mandated or self-induced, people are spending more time at home with their pets, and want to learn more about how COVID-19 may affect them. Keep in mind that not everything portrayed in the media is entirely accurate, but we can point you in the right [...]

Pets all too often stick their noses into trouble, whether it’s an ant hill, mouse poison, antifreeze, or your secret chocolate stash. While the popular saying is that curiosity killed the cat, dogs are more likely to get into mischief with toxic substances, since cats tend to have more discerning palates, and don’t scarf down [...]

Before you head out the door for work every morning, you likely toss your pooch a tasty treat as a consolation prize for being home alone all day. We often use treats to show our love and affection for our pets, and also to alleviate our guilt over leaving them alone. Treats are also great [...]

You told your dog, Batman, and your cat, Sardines: “For 2020, my resolution is to keep you two as healthy as possible!” Then you did a Google search: “Consumer Electronics Show 2020 Pet Health”  The search results: “One of the top innovations being discussed at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a fascinating wearable [...]

Skin conditions are some of the most common diseases that affect pets, and they can cause severe discomfort for your furry friend. Often, a skin issue is a sign of an underlying disease that has yet to be diagnosed and managed, which, left untreated, can become much more complicated and difficult to treat. If your [...]

To all the young pets experiencing their first holiday season: My name is Einstein, and I’ve seen 10 long holiday seasons, although my bloodhound nose tried its best to get me into trouble when I was a young pup. As I’m now a wise old hound, I figured young pups and kittens could learn from [...]