by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Tips for Pet Owners
Dogs and Bee Stings: What to Do If Your Pet is Stung Taking the time to stop and smell the roses (or any flowers) can lead to a painful experience for your dog if a bee happens to be hovering nearby. Although bee stings certainly aren’t comfortable, they usually... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Keeping Pets Healthy
10 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Dental Exam for Your Pet During Pet Dental Month Pet dental month, held every February, highlights the importance of dental care for our furry friends. Tooth decay, gum disease, and other oral health conditions don’t just... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Seasonal Topics
Could Your New Year’s Diet Be Deadly for Your Pet? If you’re planning to lose weight in the new year, you’re not alone. In fact, “diet to lose weight” was one of the top five resolutions when Vitagene surveyed Americans about the content... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Pet Dangers
Preventing an Accidental Pet Poisoning Pets are naturally curious creatures. They can’t resist toppling over the trash can or rooting through your backpack to search for tasty treats. The habit can lead to illness or even death if your cat or dog consumes... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Cats
Kitten Season Will Soon Be Here: Are You Prepared? Every spring and summer, animal shelters throughout the U.S. are inundated with litter upon litter of kittens. Many organizations resort to drastically reduced adoption fees and creative promotions to find homes for... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Seasonal Topics
Is Your Pet Protected from Heartworm Disease? Heartworm, a life-threatening parasitic infection, sickens dogs, cats, and ferrets in all 50 states. Like many diseases, heartworm is much easier to prevent than treat. National Heartworm Awareness Month, held every April,... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Behavior & Training
How to Calm an Anxious Pet Does your pet cower in fear during thunderstorms or hate to be alone? Although it doesn’t seem fair, anxiety isn’t just a human problem but can affect animals too. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to decrease your... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Tips for Pet Owners
How Often Should I Groom and Bathe My Dog? If bathing your dog leaves you wetter than your pet, you may be wondering just how often you really need to wash your pet. Although most dogs don’t require daily baths, washing them periodically improves their... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Seasonal Topics
Pawty with Your Pet on National Dog Party Day Is your motto “the more parties, the better?” Then you’ll want to circle June 21 on your calendar. The third Saturday in June is this year’s National Dog Party Day, a special celebration for dogs... 
by animaldogs | Nov 1, 2023 | Cats
How to Keep Your Cat Calm at Night It’s 2 a.m. and everyone is fast asleep, except for your cat. Your feline friend races through the house, skidding around corners and knocking over everything in its path. Although your cat might think that the middle of the...