World Spay Day, which takes place on the fourth Tuesday of Spay and Neuter Month (February 28th in 2023), was created to raise awareness about the importance of sterilizing pets. Sterilizing pets can benefit both the pet’s health and the health of the entire community. 5 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pets Prevents Certain Types of Cancers: Spaying a female pet eliminates the risk
A key component of every pet’s wellness and preventative care routine should always be parasite prevention, which includes protecting pets from heartworms and the disease they cause: Heartworm Disease. 5 Things You Should Know About Heartworms Heartworms Cause Permanent Damage to the Heart and Lungs: Pets get infested when they are bitten by infected mosquitos carrying immature worms called heartworm larvae. The worms travel through
National Take a Hike Day (November 17th) is the perfect opportunity to head into the great outdoors with your canine companion. Being prepared is essential for meeting both your and your pet’s needs on the hike. Expert Advice on Hiking With Your Dog 🎒 Hike at Your Dog’s Level: Owners of puppies, senior dogs, brachycephalic (short-muzzled) dogs, and relatively sedentary dogs should seek a veterinarian’s
The Halloween season can present a variety of dangers to pets if owners are not aware and don’t take precautions to keep them safe. 5 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween 🎃 Monitor Costume Wear: Never leave a pet unattended while wearing a costume (or any other kind of clothing). Costumes can easily become caught on furniture or branches, putting a pet in
Labrador Retrievers are susceptible to certain health problems, including hip dysplasia, a disease of the hip joint that commonly affects large and giant breeds. What Is Hip Dysplasia? The hip joint is made up of a ball from the femur (leg) interlocking with a socket from the pelvis (hip). Dogs with hip dysplasia have poor conformity of this ball and socket, which causes rubbing and
Feline asthma is a chronic condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the small airways inside a cat’s lungs. Although there is no cure, the condition can usually be managed effectively with medication and environmental adjustments, allowing most diagnosed cats to continue leading normal, happy lives. What Causes Feline Asthma Feline asthma is caused by a cat’s immune system responding inappropriately to inhaled allergens. Allergens are
