Category: Tips & Advice

We know what “being prepared” means for us – flashlights, water, candles, batteries, non-perishable food, full tank of gas, and so on. But what does “being prepared” mean for your pet? Always be sure to include your pets in your...

It’s that time of year again, when the weather cools off and wild animals start to make themselves easier to spot. Whether it is a sandhill crane who may have been hit by a car, or a little brown bat...

We love our senior pets—that’s why we are thrilled that November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month! If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged-friend to your family, consider opening your home and your heart to an older dog or...

If you didn’t know your dog or cat could develop diabetes, you’re not alone. Many owners don’t realize diabetes can affect pets too, so learning that your dog or cat has the condition can leave you with many questions. While...

It’s almost the spookiest night of the year! During the week of Halloween, call volumes at Pet Poison Helpline increase significantly, making it consistently one of their busiest weeks of the year. While most of the calls involve dogs of...

(Courtesy of prevventivevet.com, by Cathy Madson, MA, FDM, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA) Resource guarding in dogs, also called “possessive aggression,” can be quite alarming and scary for a dog owner to experience. You go to grab a chew that your dog has...