The Basics Of Pet Grooming For First Time Dog Owners

If this is your first time owning a dog, your dog is not going to be able to take care of all of its needs on its own. Here is a basic guide to grooming your dog that will help you assist your dog and ensure that it is well taken care of. #1 Cutting Your Dog's Nails Your dog's nails grow continuously just like your nails do and need to be cut. Read More 

How Bordetella Spreads & How To Keep Your Cat Safe From It

Bordetella is a respiratory disease that affects cats and is very easily spread. Here is a quick breakdown of how your cat can catch Bordetella, how you can prevent your cat from catching it and how to treat your cat if they do catch Bordetella. How Bordetella Is Spread Bordetella is spread through breathing contaminated air. It is spread in a very similar fashion to how the common cold and flu is spread among humans. Read More 

Three Common Care Mistakes That May Be Detrimental To Your Guinea Pig’s Health

Guinea pigs are small animals with big personalities. Since they spend most of their time in a cage, many pet owners assume they're simple to care for. Yet, there are some intricacies in caring for these fun little animals, and if you don't provide proper care, your guinea pig may end up in the vet's office—or worse. Here's a look at common care mistakes that guinea pig owners tend to make. Read More 

Three Things Dog Owners Need To Know About Frostbite

Your dog is covered in fur, but that doesn't mean that they're immune from frostbite when winter arrives. Here are three things dog owners need to know about frostbite. How do dogs get frostbite? While your dog's fur acts like a coat, their entire body isn't protected. Their extremities, like their foot pads, nose, ears and tail, are vulnerable to the cold weather. When their extremities are exposed to the cold, their skin and the tissues underneath can freeze. Read More 

Ways To Keep Your Pet Dog Comfortable If They Have Inflamed Joints

If your pet dog has difficulty walking around, due to the inflammation of joints, the following tips can be used to help your furry friend remain comfortable as possible throughout the rest of their life. Holistic Treatment Holistic animal practitioners believe in treating animals as a whole and use alternative methods to treat many ailments associated with aging. Make an appointment with a holistic veterinarian and discuss the problems that your pet has been experiencing. Read More