Pet Blog & Tips

Influenza in pets is more common than most pet parents think. The major signs that your cat or dog has the flu include inflammation around the eyes and nose, discharge from the nose, a raised temperature, weakness and lethargy, loss of appetite, sneezing, and coughing.

Adult dogs may come with their own unique challenges, especially rescues, and although you may not know your dog's history the same principles of good training and routines apply. Here's where things may differ a bit with a rescue ...

Like any training method, crating can be abused, but using a dog crate for appropriate time periods can be very beneficial as it helps with puppy potty training, preventing destructive behavior, and teaching a dog to settle and relax.

Winter brings new challenges for our pets. Knowing how to keep your dogs and cats warm and safe with the cooling temperatures and cold snowy weather is important to their health

Ear infections in cats and dogs occur more frequently than most owner think. Fortunately, most uncomplicated ear infections can be resolved within 1–2 weeks, once the right treatment is given to your pet. They key is to catch an ear infection at its early stage.

Many senior dogs develop arthritis, but some are more genetically pre-disposed to developing arthritis and other hip and joint issues than others. Find out which breeds are more susceptible to this disease and what you can do to help them if you have one of these dogs.

Many new owners love having their puppy sleep in the same bed with them, but this is not always a good idea for either the dog or their human. Having their own bed not only provides dogs is a safe space where they can relax away from everyday stress, but it is also necessary as the dogs get older and start experiencing joint pain. Starting early is the key.

Many large dog breeds are misjudged as being dangerous due to their exceptionally brawny appearance, but most of these are beautiful and gentle dogs. Find out more about these top ten large dog breeds and see if one of them is right for you.

Dog Hip Dysplasia is a chronic condition that occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint are misaligned which causes a strain on the joints and pain for your dog. The fist step in helping a dog with hip dysplasia is knowing the signs and symptoms such as limping and leg stiffness.

Dog kennel cough is a highly contagious illness very similar to human colds, which are caused by a variety of viruses.

Giving your high-energy dog the proper amount of exercise can sometimes be a challenge however even if you are stuck indoors there are still some fun and easy things you can do to exercise your high energy dog.

Dog eye infections can happen to any happy pup. If your dog has weepy or watery eyes, redness in the pupils, crusty eyes, are sensitive to light or they are constantly pawing at their eyes then they most likely have an eye infection.