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3 Back-to-School Transition Tips for Your Pet   Switching from summertime to school season can be rough, especially for our four-legged family members. To help make the back-to-school transition easier—for your pet, at least—give the following tips a try.  ...

How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

How to Spot Heatstroke in Your Pet As summer reaches its height, your furry pal may grow more accustomed to the high temperatures and humidity levels associated with the season, but they still can succumb to heatstroke. Abrupt temperature increases can cause a sudden...

The Dangers of Sunlight: Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats Picture this: Your white cat is snoozing away in their favorite windowsill, soaking up the warmth from the late afternoon sun. Such an idyllic scene warms your heart, but too much sun exposure can be dangerous...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps More pets go missing over the July Fourth holiday than at any other time, so if your furry pal is afraid of fireworks, learn how to find them if they take off in a panic. Follow these four steps for the most effective ways to...

How to Keep Your Pet Safe Around Boats and Lakes This Summer Nothing is better than spending a hot summer day at the lake, and, with a little planning, you can include your pet. Here are five boating and lake safety tips to follow. #1: Fit your pet for a life jacket...

Summer vacations are a time to relax and have fun with family and friends. For pet owners, that includes figuring out what to do with their furry friends during that time away. While some people may choose to board their pets at a kennel, others may find other ways to...

October is Pet Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness of the disease and its treatments. Pets can get cancer just like people do, and it's important to be aware of the symptoms and know what options are available to you if your pet is diagnosed with...

As the weather starts to warm up, many pet owners are anxious to take their furry friends out for a walk or playtime in the backyard. But it's important to remember that cats can be just as susceptible to the dangers of summer as dogs are. Here are a few tips on how...

How To Protect Your Dog From Lyme Disease   Black-legged, or deer, ticks are the species responsible for transmitting Lyme disease to dogs and people. No longer limited to the East Coast, Lyme disease is spreading across the country and can infect dogs in any...