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Pet Obesity Prevention Starts with These 3 Steps   National Pet Obesity Awareness Day is on October 12, but you should pay attention to your pet’s weight year-round. More than half of the nation’s cats and dogs are considered overweight or obese, which can lead...

Keep Your Senior Pet Active and Mobile by Following These Tips   As your pet reaches their golden years, they likely will experience stiff and achy joints caused by osteoarthritis. Fortunately, you have many options to help keep your senior pet active and mobile...

Reasons That Can Cause Diarrhea in Dogs   Nothing makes a pet owner rise from their bed more quickly in the middle of the night than the unmistakable sound—and smell—of their dog having diarrhea. While this may prompt you to turn to Google for relief for your...

How To Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet   Pets can be great at hiding any signs of discomfort, so it can be tough to tell when they are in pain. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get...

Importance of Preventive Screenings for Senior Pets   Sadly, we know that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although young pets...

Learn How To Spot Signs of Heatstroke in Your Pet   As summer reaches its height, your furry friend may grow used to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Temperature increases can cause a...

4 Fun Ways to Have a Cool Pet in the Summer Heat Summertime is full of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, although high temperatures and humidity can make it uncomfortable for your pet. Help your furry pal beat the heat with the following tips.   #1: Fill up a...

4 Waterborne Illnesses Your Pet Can Contract from Swimming Summertime may mean your furry pal is splashing in and out of water all season long. While the refreshing water is a great way to cool off, it also can harbor a variety of pet parasites and pathogens that can...

How to Tackle Ticks Safely When Hiking with Your Pet Nothing sends the creepy-crawlies up your spine more than spotting a tick prowling across your pet’s skin. When taking advantage of the beautiful summer weather to go hiking with your pet, help them stay safe from...

Planning Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care Although no pet owner wants to think about life without their pet, eventually a decision must be made about what to do for your pet’s end-of-life care. In many cases, such as with chronic health problems or terminal conditions, you...