Educated companion parents leads to happy companions.
Cold Weather Companion Tips
As winter approaches, we want to make sure our four-legged friends are safe from the elements. After all, people can bundle up, but our furry friends can’t add extra layers on a whim. During the winter a change of sun exposure and sunlight will affect your companion’s...
6 Tips For Mastering The Dog Walk
Here are six dog training tips on how to walk your dog and master the dog walk. When I’m out with my dog pack, I often walk about ten dogs at a time, sometimes even off-leash if I’m in a safe area. People are amazed by this, but it’s simple: the dogs see me as their...
Halloween Dangers For Your Companions
As Halloween night approaches, keep in mind that some human treats can be very dangerous for your dog or cat. Help keep your dog and cat safe by being aware of some of the common Chocolate During this fall holiday, your furry friends have a tendency to gorge and...
Why Dogs Run Away And How To Stop It
Maybe your dog bolts as soon as you open the front door — even if he was nowhere to be seen before you opened it. Or she won’t stop digging under the fence to escape your backyard. However they get out, dogs that run away are no laughing matter. They could get hit by...
Reasons Why Companion Obesity Is A Serious Problem
Obesity is our furry friend’s number one health threat. Today’s dogs and cats are living longer than ever before. Unfortunately, they’re also heavier than ever and have more chronic diseases. The good news is that many companion illnesses can be prevented. The bad...
Companion Nutrition Recommendations
A common misconception among companion owners is that dogs are obligate carnivores and require food that consists mostly of meat. This is not true. Dogs, like people, are omnivores and do best when they eat a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Excessive...
Autumn Concerns About Fleas, Ticks, And Mosquitoes
As vacations and summer travel come to an end, so do a lot of outdoor activities like going to the beach or lake with your dog. But with cooler weather comes new activities to enjoy with your best friend like hiking, hunting, and biking. Unfortunately, we sometimes...
Why Your Cat Needs Regular Checkups
Did you know that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), cats are brought to the veterinarian less often than dogs? Why is that? Is it because dogs outnumber cats? Or do cats really have nine lives and don’t need to go to the veterinarian?...
Pet Health Tips For Autumn
Ahhh, Fall! This time of year means football, crisp air, colorful foliage and even, depending on where you live, a little bit of snow. It’s a great time to get outside with your pet; for a dog, there’s nothing like a romp in the leaves, while for cats, midday sunbeams...
Keep Your Pet Safe During Labor Day Festivities
Labor Day always feels like the last hurrah of summer. Sure, many kids are already back in school and the real last day of summer is still a couple of weeks away, but in backyards and parks, on balconies and patios, grills are being readied, and tables are being set....