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Helping Pets Cope with Anxiety During Wildfire Season
We’re all feeling the stress of wildfire season, and our pets can feel it too.
Knowing how to help reduce their anxiety not only keeps them more comfortable, but can also lower the risk of frightened pets escaping and becoming lost.
This guide offers some helpful tips for keeping everyone in the household as calm, safe, and comfortable as possible during wildfire season.
4 days ago4 min read


Smoke Signals: Signs of Respiratory Distress and Prevention Tips
Wildfire season brings more than flames, smoke can also pose a serious risk to both you and your pets. Knowing the signs of respiratory distress and asthma, along with simple ways to reduce smoke exposure at home, can help keep every member of your family breathing easier.
Aug 76 min read


Blocked Cats: The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.
"Blocked cat" are two dreaded words for both cat owners and vet professionals alike. Learning the causes, symptoms, and treatments is crucial to knowing when your kitty needs help-especially our boy cats!
Jul 313 min read


Wildfire Prep: Keeping Your Pets Safe for Potential Evacuations
Being able to react quickly if it's time for fire evacuations is crucial- especially when you have pets depending on you. Having a plan in place and preparing for the worst can save the lives of the animals who rely on us.
Jul 174 min read


Firework Fears: Tips for Keeping Your Pets Safe and Calm
Fireworks are exciting and fun for us, but they can be very stressful for our pets. A scared animal may run and hide, but there's simple preparation you can do at home to help keep your pet safe and calm during the festivities. This blog goes over some simple ways to prep your home, as well as vet recommended products to help beat the firework fears.
Jul 33 min read


Pet Camping Essentials: Safety Tips and Avoiding Hazards
Summer is here and as you plan your camping trips, it's crucial to keep the wellbeing of your furry travel companions in mind. This blog goes over ways to avoid hazards and keep your pets safe for a fun and memorable adventure together.
Jun 264 min read


Spear Fear: Signs That Your Pet Has Picked Up a Speargrass
From spring to late fall, it's speargrass season! These sharp little spines can burrow into the ears, paws, and other soft spots on our pets. Knowing the signs of an embedded speargrass can put you on the fast track to getting it out ASAP and helping your pet to feel better, faster.
Jun 194 min read


Brachycephalic Pets: Unique Features and Health Conditions
Brachycephalic pets are those with "smushed" faces, which can lead to some concerns we need to be on the lookout for. Learn what symptoms to watch out for and what to expect.
Jun 124 min read


Tick Paralysis in Pets: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Timeline
Tick season is here, and a lesser known health problem they can cause is tick paralysis. The symptoms happen fast, but if caught early, they can also be reversed quickly. Knowing what to look for is key to getting your cat or dog they treatment they need, when they need it.
Jun 53 min read


Lily Poisoning in Cats: Symptoms and Emergency Actions
Mother's Day is coming up soon, which means more bouqets in homes, many containing lilies. Knowing that lilies are toxic to acts and recognizing the symptoms of poisoning could save your kitties life.
May 83 min read


Pet IDs: A Guide to the Benefits of Microchips and Tattoos
Weighing the pros and cons of tattoos VS microchips for pet identification.
May 14 min read


F.A.S. Scaling in Dogs and Cats: A Guide for Pet Owners
Fear, Anxiety, Stress; Learning the F.A.S. scale and how to recognize signs in your pet.
Apr 243 min read


Getting In Touch With Vitals
Learning what healthy vitals are in cats and dogs and how to check for yourself at home! 🐾
Apr 174 min read
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