Hedgehog Pet Care: From Habitat to Veterinarian Care

Hedgehog Pet Care: From Habitat to Veterinarian Care

If you are interested in adopting a hedgehog, it is essential to learn all about their needs long before bringing one home. Initial interest in these curious creatures typically stems from their pint-sized cuteness, but to truly give them the best life possible, you should plan carefully and prepare. If you’re wondering about what it […]
How To Maintain a Healthy Weight for Your Dog

How To Maintain a Healthy Weight for Your Dog

It’s not easy for any of us to keep our weight in check. Waffles with syrup, whipped cream, and strawberries sound pretty good right now, right? Your dog agrees. His soulful stare means to manipulate, and you’re about to slip him a tasty bite when you remember what the vet said; the fats in your […]
Putting a Healthy Spin on the Spoiling: Health Focused Ways to Pamper Your Pet

Putting a Healthy Spin on the Spoiling: Health Focused Ways to Pamper Your Pet

When you think about spoiling your pet, what comes to mind first? If you are like most people, you probably thought of treats or toys. Those are always great ways to indulge your pet, but sometimes we rely too heavily on them. In fact, with the higher rates of pet obesity, our old standby of […]
Pet Diabetes: How To Help Your Pet

Pet Diabetes: How To Help Your Pet

If your pet has been diagnosed with diabetes, you’re not alone. Pet diabetes is one of the most common pet health conditions today, with 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 231 cats being affected. And although older pets are more commonly affected, diabetes can also occur in younger pets and pregnant pets. As with […]
This Spring, Fight Pet Obesity and Get Active!

This Spring, Fight Pet Obesity and Get Active!

If you’ve noticed more people jogging, riding bikes, or simply walking around town, there’s a good reason: it’s spring! This is the best time to get moving and shave off some of those unnecessary pounds brought on by all the winter goodies. Before it gets too hot, we encourage all pet owners take advantage of […]
The Best of Both Worlds: How to Engage Your Indoor Cat

The Best of Both Worlds: How to Engage Your Indoor Cat

Indoor cats have a pretty good life. They’re safe from the elements and are protected from neighborhood predators and pesky cars. Still, the indoor cat life can be a bit…shall we say, boring? Of course, your cat loves to be with you, but our indoor kitties get far less activity than their outdoor counterparts. Your […]
Exercise for Pets: Starting the New Year off on the Right Paw

Exercise for Pets: Starting the New Year off on the Right Paw

Many of us include “lose weight” on our list of new year’s resolutions, but what about our pets? If your tabby is getting tubby, your Pomeranian getting plump, or your beagle getting beefy, you’ve come to the right place. Exercise for pets isn’t only important for weight loss, it’s also a vital component of a […]