Understanding Kennel Cough: What Dog Parents Should Know This Summer As summer travel ramps up and more pet parents make plans for boarding or daycare, it’s important to stay alert to a common but preventable illness: kennel cough. What Is Kennel Cough? Kennel cough – also known as canine infectious tracheobronchitis – is a contagious bacterial
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Anal Glands
The Scoop on Scooting: Understanding Anal Gland Issues in Pets Have you ever caught your dog scooting their bottom across the carpet or noticed your cat fixated on licking their rear end? It might look funny at first, but these behaviors can signal something more serious—anal gland trouble. Let’s unpack what these glands do, why
What Human Foods Are Safe For My Pet To Eat?
As a general rule, if you are unsure if a food is safe for your dog, please do not feed it to them. Foods extremely toxic to your pet Grapes/raisins Onions Garlic Sugar free gum, or anything with xylitol in it Chocolate Coffee Macadamia nuts Tomatoes Raw dough Anything with oil or grease Foods known
Why is my dog/cat eating grass?
Q: Why is my dog/cat eating grass? A: There are numerous reasons that dogs and cats will eat grass and other plants. Many dogs and cats eat grass and other plants because they just like the taste. Younger dogs and cats are similar to toddlers and tend to explore their world by putting everything including
Maybe my dog needs a pedicure?
Why does my pet keep licking his paws? There are numerous reasons your pet may be licking their paws, including allergies, pain, or anxiety to name a few. If your pet is licking for more than one day, further investigation is warranted. These are the top 5 most common reasons pets may lick their paws: