
At-Home Dental Care Options for Pets
Your pet's dental health is just as important as the other aspects of their health! We know it can be difficult to get your furry friend to brush their teeth, and sometimes it feels even harder to do it yourself. But, you have other options. If toothbrushing seems out...

Healthy Dog Treat Substitutes
January is National Train Your Dog Month, and we want to share some safe treats that you can use while teaching your pup a new trick. While we’re often told to avoid giving our dogs human food, there are some human foods that make great treats for our canine...

How to Teach Your Dog Not to Jump
Nothing is better than being greeted at the door by your happy pup, but maybe not so great having them jump up onto your pant legs. Many dogs jump on people when they’re excited, and it’s often inadvertently reinforced. Teach your dog not to jump by following these...

Holiday Danger Alert: Christmas Trees and Pets
Holiday Danger Alert: Christmas Trees and Pets Your Christmas tree likely steals the show each holiday season, outshining the other festive decorations. But, your showstopper holds a host of hazards for your furry pal. When decking out your tree this year, be...

Daylight Savings
The day we “fall back” might just be one of your favorite days of the year. Who would turn down an extra hour of sleep? “Spring forward,” however, are dreaded words and that spring day isn’t as well received. For most people, Daylight Savings Time throws their sleep...

September is Happy Cat Month
Our team at The Welcome Waggin' knows our feline friends demand to be cherished every month of the year, September is reserved for Happy Cat Month. Join CATalyst Council—and our team—in celebrating the month that is all about ensuring companion cats are happy,...

Create a Pet First Aid Kit
Our team at The Welcome Waggin' wants to remind our clients that September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. This holiday encourages people to prepare for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. As a pet owner, you have an extra...

Special Ways to Memorialize Your Pet
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance: 3 Ways to Memorialize Your Pet August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day—as if you needed a special holiday to celebrate the memory of your beloved pet. However, the team at The Welcome Waggin' feels this day helps commemorate the...

What is Cognitive Dysfunction?
As pets age into their golden years, they can suffer from impaired mental function. Many of the signs associated with cognitive dysfunction in pets are chalked up to old age. However, with careful monitoring, early diagnosis, and proper intervention, you can keep your...

Special Announcement!
Dear Clients, Friends, and Family of The Welcome Waggin’, In 1995, I started vet school to pursue my dream of helping animals, all the furry, scaly, slimy, and feathered creatures that moved. I wanted to educate pet owners, children, and the public at large, sharing...