It is officially summertime and here in South Alabama it is hot - really hot! Even if the mercury in the thermometer isn’t above 90° where you live, this is the time of year we pet parents need to be...
Thunder and lightning and wind, oh my! Astrophobia or “thunder phobia” can affect both humans and animals. For most dog parents, we don’t know what part of a thunderstorm causes their fear and anxiety. For some, it could be a...
It’s the one thing you’re really not looking forward to with your new puppy: puppy shots. Nobody wants to see their pet suffer, and we all know getting stuck with a needle is no fun. But puppy vaccines can literally...
New Year’s resolutions have become almost a joke for most of us. How many of us make resolutions every year, knowing that they will be broken before the new year rolls in? Some of the most common resolutions are to...
While the holidays are filled with fun and enjoyment for most people, many of our pets may not be as excited about the festivities. There are a variety of holiday dangers pet owners should be aware of when these special...
Owning a dog, or being a pet parent, is not only a joy but a privilege and a responsibility. Before making the decision to bring a pet into your home, think seriously about the responsibilities of being a good dog...
The short answer to that is… maybe! One thing to remember is that when our dogs happily chew on tennis balls, their jaws are more than capable of compressing the ball. If that compressed ball pops open in the back...
My topical flea and tick prevention doesn’t seem to be working. What’s wrong? Did they change the formula? If you’re routinely providing flea and tick prevention to your pet but they still seem to be suffering from bites, there are...
We have been focusing on fleas all week - it is Flea Week, after all - but we couldn't let the week end without mentioning the other blood-sucking parasite, ticks. If your pet is a tick magnet, like one of...
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