June 2012

The sounds of fireworks can be terrifying to pets because of their increased capacity for hearing.  In fact, it has been reported that dogs have literally been scared to death, and that is not the way you want to end your holiday.  Both dogs and cats rely on us as their owners to Read More

Dogs love going to the beach, running in the sand, playing in the waves, and of course, chasing after a frisbee, ball, and even the occasional kite. While it is fun for them and entertaining for us to watch, there are certain safety issues you need to know and ways to keep them Read More

Carpentersville, IL, June 24, 2012 --(PR.com)-- With thousands of pet owners in Chicago's Northwest Suburbs it is no surprise that there are pet care providers popping up everywhere. Few pet care companies have been able to differentiate their services and successfully Read More

Ticks are one of the worst enemies of dogs and cats because of the variety of diseases they can carry as well as other issues they can cause like tick paralysis. This season has been exceptionally bad for ticks and other pet enemies, causing nothing less than stress and headaches Read More

Many pet owners love to take their dogs to the beach, bay or river to swim. Unfortunately, there may be a toxic problem in the water…algae. This time of year, many bodies of water sport algae blooms that can be toxic to our pets if unwittingly consumed or if they come in contact Read More

Pets are a source of comfort for many people and can make people feel more relaxed, even in high-pressure areas like your workplace. A recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University reported findings that having pets at work reduces stress. The researchers also found Read More

April showers bring May flowers, but June, July, and August bring some seriously high temperatures. It turns out that we’re not the only ones feeling the heat; your pets are too. Keep your pets cool and safe in the summer months with these tips. Your pets depend on you to care to Read More

The fundraising program was held for four weeks at Weis Markets stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia and ended Memorial Day weekend. Weis Markets’ store in Bethlehem, PA stood out with $4,347 raised for a pet shelter in Coopersburg, PA Read More

When at your dogs veterinarian's office, the last thing you want to have to tell them is that your dog eats poop, whether it's their own or another dogs.  You would hate to have the conversation about how to get them to stop doing it I'm sure.  Well we've done some research to Read More

Many businesses today are opening their doors to allow employees to bring their dog to work. It is reported by the American Pets Products Association that about 1.4 million owners took 2.3 million dogs to work every day. When the group last surveyed businesses, in 2006, one in Read More