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When to Spay or Neuter
Your Pet: A Simple Guide
2 min read We wish there was a hard and fast rule when spaying or neutering your pet, but there is no perfect age. Your pet's health and breed, among other factors, determine the right time. What's the right age to spay or neuter my pet?Discuss this with your...
Xylitol and Pets
What You Need to Know
The number #1 recommendation from professionals is to read food labels before feeding anything to your pet. Do you have sugar-free gum, candies, or powdered peanut butter in your pantry? A sugar substitute called xylitol(also called birch sugar)is common in most of...
4 Halloween Treats That
Aren’t Safe for Pets
10/19/2021 | 2 min read Staying safe on Halloween doesn’t need to be tricky. Celebrate the spookiest night of the year by keeping your pet away from these hazards: #1: Candy bags and wrappers Bags and wrappers can be as dangerous to your pet as the treats they...
How to Tell If Your
Cat Is in Pain
Even though house cats have been domesticated for 10,000 years, their instincts still tell them to hide their vulnerabilities. Cats are stoic. This trait can make it hard to know when they're in pain. Your cat may experience pain for many reasons: joint issues,...
Car Safety for Dogs
Why You Need a Pet Seatbelt
We’ve all smiled upon seeing a dog’s happy face leaning out the car window and enjoying the breeze. But this is actually a dangerous move. You wouldn’t want your beloved companion to become a projectile in a car accident. Yet, 70% of us drive pets around town without...
Keeping Your Cat Safe
On Car Rides
Make the cat carrier a calm and happy place. Car safety begins before you hit the road for your summer vacation. Goodheart recommends against free roaming felines when you hit the road. Wandering cats can be a distraction. A collision could throw the cat from your...
How to Store Pet
Food Properly and Avoid Waste
Dr Beth Spencer recommends storing dog and cat food in its original packaging, on a pantry shelf.You’ve done your research and chosen the best food for your cat and dog. Avoid these 3 mistakes once you get home. Don't decant food into new canisters, which could...
How to Introduce
Your Cat to a New Baby
Dr Penn Chinudomsub when she was with her cat named JJ. Cats can get along with newborns and kids if you plan ahead and use these tips.Bringing a new baby into the home can be exciting but could also mean extra stress on your pets. Cats, fairly or unfairly, can be a...
Introducing Your Dog to a Newborn
Tips for a Smooth Transition
A few easy steps can relieve your dog’s anxiety when you bring home a new baby, creating lasting friendships between your furry and human kids. Photo credit: Family PupzFor many of us, our dog was our first child. If you’re about to have a baby, congratulations! A...