by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
How to Get Your Pet Acclimated to Your New Addition You never know how your pet will react to a new baby in your home. Some animals don’t even seem to notice the new addition to the family while others regard the introduction of a small, crying creature as a...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Finding the Halloween Costume for Your Pet Halloween isn’t just for people anymore. Pets are joining the fun as well with costumes made just for them. Although pet costumes are certainly cute, dressing up might not be the right choice for every pet. Before you...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Keeping Pets Healthy
Years of running, jumping and walking take a toll on your pet’s joints. When your once energetic cat or dog starts to slows down or appears to be in pain, osteoarthritis may be to blame. The disease wears down the cartilage in the joints, causing bones to rub...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Scratching is the natural reaction when your skin itches, whether you’re a person or an animal. Although a few seconds of vigorous scratching may feel good initially, raking your nails over your skin usually only worsens the problem. Unfortunately, dogs and cats...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Has Your Dog Gained Weight? A Thyroid Problem Could Be to Blame Chubby pets may look cute but even a few extra pounds can increase your dog’s chances of developing diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, and other health conditions. Gaining weight isn’t always...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Which Vaccines Are Essential For Your Pet? Concerns about potential side effects and the cumulative effects of vaccines may make you wonder if immunizations are really necessary. Although your pet can probably skip some vaccines, others are absolutely essential for...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
How Cats Express Affection Cats have an undeserved reputation as cool, aloof creatures. Although it’s certainly true that cats aren’t quite as demonstrative as dogs, felines do show affection in subtle ways. Cheek rubs, head butts, vocalizations, and other...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Tips For Effectively Administering Pet Medication Trying to slip a pill between your pet’s clenched teeth just might be one of the hardest pet-related tasks you’ll ever perform. The experience can be difficult and frustrating for both of you and may...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Newsletter Library
Caring For New Family Pets During the New Year Have you recently added a pet to your family? These tips will help you keep your new friend happy and healthy during the coming year and beyond. Say No to Plastic Inexpensive plastic food and water dishes are durable and...
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Tips for Pet Owners
Does your pet leave piles of hair behind everywhere he or she goes? Although all dogs and cats shed, excessive shedding may be a sign of a health problem or a grooming issue. Fortunately, shedding can be reduced in many cases with medical treatment or a change to your...
