Category: Advice

When Should You Not Bring Your Dog on Vacation?

Dogs on Vacation

For some people, pets are extensions of their families, and life without them can seem unimaginable. Deciding whether to travel with your pet is always a hard decision to make, but it’s important to remember to make one with your pet’s safety in mind. Below are some reasons why you may want to consider leaving… Read more »

Why Dogs Need Playtime

Dog Health

Dogs are a beloved part of the family in millions of American homes. While dogs make great companions for humans, they also need play time in order to be as healthy and happy as possible. These are a few of the reasons why dogs need play time. Exercise Hanging around the house all day without… Read more »

The Importance of Dogs Interactions

Imagine what would happen to you if you spent all day cooped up inside of your house with almost no interaction with the outside world. It probably wouldn’t be long before you started driving yourself crazy! You might even turn into a mean and nasty person due to lack of interaction. Well, guess what? The… Read more »

Easter and Your Pet

Easter Decorations and Your Pet

The Easter holidays are a special time to share with your family, eat good food and enjoy the spring weather. But when you’re having a bunch of family members come to your home for Easter dinner, there are a few things you may not have realized can be a hazard to your pet. Here are… Read more »

Who’s Fetching What? Why Some Dogs Don’t Bring Back the Ball

Dogs and Fetch

Everyone knows the game of fetch. It’s fun and a great way for you and your dog to bond. However, sometimes your dog won’t bring the ball or stick back to you. How frustrating! But why is that? Why are some dogs more inclined to bring back the item you throw than other breeds? Retrievers,… Read more »

June is Pet Microchipping Month

It can be horrible when pets get out and run away from home. To prepare for this, pet owners typically make sure that their cat or dog wears an identification collar or tags in the hope that when someone finds them, they will be contacted. The problem with those is that they can slip off… Read more »

Planning a Summer Vacation? Let Us House Your Pup

With summer arriving soon, many families are gearing up and planning ahead for their vacations. Unfortunately, sometimes our four-legged friends can’t come along for the trip, though. While we could leave them with a family member or neighbor, often times their own busy schedules could end up leaving our pets by themselves more than we… Read more »

Holiday Safety Tips for Dogs and Cats

Holiday Safety for Dogs

A time of happiness and cheer for us humans, the busy holiday season involves a few safety hazards for our four-legged friends. Follow these tips when including your dogs and cats in the holiday festivities to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season! Decorations Whether your Christmas tree is real or artificial,… Read more »