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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

Summer is the time of year when people enjoy getting outside with their pets to be active in the great outdoors. To ensure both you and your pet have a fun time, remember the following summer safety tips. 5 Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer Be Mindful of the Heat: Pets tend to overheat faster than people, putting them at an elevated risk

Golden Retrievers are prone to a variety of joint problems, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, and osteoarthritis. While dysplasia is developmental and arthritis develops with age, similar steps can be taken to support the health of your Golden Retriever’s joints throughout their life. 4 Strategies for Maintaining Your Golden Retriever’s Joint Health Weight Management: Extra pounds on overweight or obese dogs put excessive pressure on