What Are Some Safe Human Foods For Dogs

What Are Some Safe Human Foods For Dogs

Pet owners love to share everything with their dogs, including food! As a pet parent, it can be tempting to give your dog a piece of the food off your plate as a small treat, or to show your love for them. Before you do, it’s important to know which foods are safe for your […]
Too Much Togetherness: Kids and Dogs in Small Spaces

Too Much Togetherness: Kids and Dogs in Small Spaces

Like most of us during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been tucked away in our individual homes. The kids are being homeschooled while mom and dad work from the house, and then there’s Fido. There may be tension, changes in behavior, and difficulties that arise from having kids and dogs in small spaces, without some […]
Using Essential Oils Safely Around Pets

Using Essential Oils Safely Around Pets

Essential oils are a popular way to use the power of aroma to stimulate both emotional and physical well-being. Their popularity has grown over the past twenty years and they are used in massage therapy, as well as naturopathy. Unfortunately, the scents we like so much may be toxic to our pet companions. The team […]
Help! My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk! 

Help! My Dog Got Sprayed by a Skunk! 

You’re out hiking or camping with your fur friend when all of a sudden, you hear a yelp as your dog comes running back to you with that unmistakable scent all over their body…  Being sprayed by a skunk is a common theme for those who live or spend time in forested and natural areas […]
Why is My Pet Acting Like That? The Reasons Behind Aggression in Pets

Why is My Pet Acting Like That? The Reasons Behind Aggression in Pets

When a pet acts in an aggressive manner, it can be disheartening. We may ignore or forget the behavior (it was a one-off occurrence, right?) or make excuses like they came from a bad home before us, someone did something wrong, etc.  The bottom line is, when aggression in pets rears its ugly head, it’s […]
DIY Pet Remedies: Are They Safe?

DIY Pet Remedies: Are They Safe?

There is little doubt that it is the golden age of the internet, and for many of us, that means turning to a search engine or favorite website for answers is second nature. Using the internet to diagnose and even treat ailments in our pets is just as common, but the results aren’t always in […]
Home Alone: How Long Is Too Long?

Home Alone: How Long Is Too Long?

Do you feel guilty when you head out the door in the morning, knowing your dog will be alone while you’re at work? Or maybe you dread coming home at the end of your workday, wondering what dog-related disaster awaits.   Leaving your dog home alone does not make you a bad pet owner. Like […]
Keep Cool with Pet Heat Safety Tips from BEEVET

Keep Cool with Pet Heat Safety Tips from BEEVET

Summer may be halfway over, but Austin residents know that doesn’t mean much. The heat will stay with us for weeks to come, and keeping ourselves and our pets safe are top priorities as the high temps linger (and linger and linger). Whether you love summer or not, our pet heat safety tips are sure […]
Are Essential Oils a Threat to Pet Safety at Home?

Are Essential Oils a Threat to Pet Safety at Home?

Despite most people’s preference for a fragrance-free environment, there seems to be a candle, plug-in, or reed diffuser everywhere we go. Perhaps one of the most popular options these days are essential oil misters aimed at producing a specific effect. Sure, essential oils offer therapeutic benefits, but they can also threaten pet safety at home. […]
Poison Awareness: Common Pet Poisons in the Home

Poison Awareness: Common Pet Poisons in the Home

In case you haven’t noticed, your pet’s safety is our top priority here at BEEVET! In the past, we’ve covered important topics relating to pet safety with boating, holidays, and even the dog park. In honor of National Poison Awareness Week, March 18-24, our goal is to raise awareness about the many common pet poisons […]