pet health

Green cleaning products and homemade cleaners continue to grow in popularity, and as the season of spring cleaning approaches, many of these products will start flying off the shelves, and filling up our houses. Green cleaning product users will revel in the idea that they are Read More

Each year household pets fall victim to injuries, and even death, from something that could easily have been prevented by their owners. The cause? Winter weather. This week especially, brings bitter cold to the Northeast US. One of the biggest misconceptions pet owners make is Read More

As pet owners we want the very best for our favorite companions, so keeping them healthy and happy is always at the forefront of our minds.  Knowing the facts about a few potential health issues for both dogs and cats is the first step in preventing these life threatening Read More

Many pet owners would never even think about the size of the treat or toy they are buying for their pet or that they could be fatal if they become logged inside. Any toy or treat that can be swallowed in one gulp should be avoided.  It is estimated that Americans will spend over Read More

Extreme heat and the sun's rays are just as dangerous to dogs as humans, but there are ways you can prevent the sun from causing damaging and long-lasting effects.  Dogs are at risk for getting types of skin cancer from prolonged exposure to the sun or extreme sunburn, as well as Read More

Vaccinations are important. They help minimize the spread of diseases by preparing the immune system to fight illness. So naturally, it is just as crucial to get dogs vaccinated. A rabies vaccination for dogs is an absolute must. Without it, dogs cannot be registered in t Read More

It sounds counterintuitive but fur can actually help cats and dogs maintain their body temperature in heat of the summer. "Fur actually insulates the body in cold weather and helps prevent the body from taking on too much heat in warm weather," according to James H. Jones, an Read More

Dog incontinence is a problem that effects so many senior dogs and causes the owners to be faced with a variety of decisions to make.  Dog Quality, provider of products that improve the quality of life for older dogs, has announced the launch of its next generation of washable Read More

The hottest months of the year can be a miserable time for your pets, especially cats and dogs, whether they are inside or outside pets.  Keeping them cool and comfortable is our responsibility as their owners, but it can be difficult to make sure they are in fact cool and 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