When your beloved cat or dog gets hurt, it’s important to act swiftly and calmly to provide first aid until professional veterinary care is available. Knowing the basics of first aid can save your pet’s life or prevent further injury. The aim of this article is to provide you with enough basic first aid measures [...]
What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworms (Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that primarily affect dogs but can also infect cats, ferrets, and other mammals. When a mosquito bites an infected animal, it takes in microscopic larvae (microfilariae) that eventually mature into adult worms. Once inside a pet's body, these worms can grow up to a foot [...]
When it comes to ensuring your pet's overall well-being, dental health is often an aspect that gets overlooked. However, much like humans, pets require consistent and thorough dental care to maintain their health, comfort, and happiness. Neglecting your pet's oral hygiene can result in pain, infections, and even severe health complications that extend beyond the [...]
The People There are two types of families during the holidays: those that have everybody come over and those that go to other people's houses. If you are the first type, this can be very overwhelming to your pet, especially if you are expecting people your pet isn’t familiar with. To help your pet cope [...]
As the name indicates, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what we have; but, it is also known to be a time of feasting, and like all other holidays, a day to celebrate with our pets. This article will present some details to keep in mind for the Thanksgiving holiday. What You Can [...]
Brief Description Simply put, diabetes mellitus (DM) is the presence of hyperglycemia as a result of inadequate insulin secretion or insulin sensitivity. There are several factors which can lead to DM including genetics and pancreatic disease. Regardless of the cause, diabetes mellitus leads to abnormal metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrates.Figure 1: When insulin is [...]
What is Cancer? In its simplest form, cancer is the formation of abnormal cells in the body. These cells grow rapidly and invade other tissues throughout the body Many forms of cancer become solid tumors, however, there are types - such as leukemia - that do not. The solid tumors, which can be internal or [...]
The Halloween season is always a time of festivities and fun; but it could easily turn into a nightmare if you're not careful. Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to have a safe and fun Halloween with your pets. At Home Whether you’re hosting a party or just handing out candy, you want [...]
Vaccines One key element of maintaining your pet’s health is keeping their vaccinations up to date. For more information, look at our Vaccine Article. Diet and Exercise Like people, diet and exercise needs will vary between pets. Be sure your pet exercised adequately, not only to keep them at a healthy weight, but to keep [...]
Pet insurance is a great way to provide for your pet! It can give you peace of mind by allowing you to approve any services needed for the best care of your pet. How It Works Pet insurance works a little differently than insurance for ourselves. While some companies have the option of being contracted [...]
