Seasonal Topics

November is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Date: May 27, 2025
Signs That Your Pet May Have Cancer As unfair as it may seem, cancer isn’t just a human disease. Your furry friends may also be affected by the potentially deadly illness. Learning about common signs of cancer during Pet Cancer…

Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

Date: May 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips for Your Pet Thanksgiving Day may be one of your favorite holidays, but Turkey Day can be dangerous for your pets. Following a few of these tips will help you ensure that your furry friends don’t…

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month

Date: May 27, 2025
Is Your Pet Protected from Heartworm Disease? Heartworm, a life-threatening parasitic infection, sickens dogs, cats, and ferrets in all 50 states. Like many diseases, heartworm is much easier to prevent than treat. National Heartworm Awareness Month, held every April, offers…

Pawty with Your Pet – National Dog Party Day

Date: May 27, 2025
Is your motto “the more parties, the better?” Then you’ll want to circle June 21 on your calendar. The third Saturday in June is this year’s National Dog Party Day, a special celebration for dogs young and old, big and…

Summer Paw Care For Hot Pavement and Exercise Outside

Date: May 27, 2025
How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Summer Your cat or dog probably enjoys the beautiful summer weather just as much as you do. Unfortunately, your pet’s chance of developing a heat-related illness or injury rises with the temperature. Whether…

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month

Date: May 27, 2025
6 Tips That Will Prevent Your Pet from Becoming Lost Ten million pets wander away from their homes every year, according to American Humane estimates. Sadly, not all of them return home. July’s National Lost Pet Prevention Month is the…

Safety Guidelines for Pet Costumes

Date: May 27, 2025
Tips For Safe and Comfortable Pet Costumes Safety is an important consideration if your pet will be dressing up for Halloween or another festive occasion this year. Keeping these recommendations in mind when you shop will help you ensure that…

Pet Clothes: A Fashion Statement or a Necessity?

Date: May 27, 2025
There is nothing cuter than a pet in a colorful sweater, but do our furry friends really need to wear clothing? Although clothing is not a necessity for every pet, some animals benefit from a little extra protection during cold…

Fitting Fiber into Fido’s Food Bowl

Date: May 27, 2025
Fiber is important because it helps dogs feel full, supports natural, healthy digestion and aids in moving material through their digestive tract. Is there fiber in your pet’s food bowl with each meal? Does your pet need fiber, or more…
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Spring Hazards

Everyone looks forward to spring with its fresh air, colorful flowers, and sense of renewal. But there are many hazards associated with this season. We should always be on guard when it comes to our pets and potential dangers. Many…
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Six Tips for Keeping Your Dog Cool

Many areas of the world are seeing record high temperatures, which makes it even more important to ensure that your pets are kept cool. Veterinarians commonly see dogs with heat stroke, but most of these cases could easily have been…
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Preparing Your Pet for the Winter

This winter, while you curl up next to the fire with a cozy blanket, a good book and some hot chocolate, don’t forget about your pet! Winter can play it rough with your pet and you have to look out…
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Prepare Your Pets for Halloween

Halloween is right around the corner! Whether you are planning on participating in the spookiest night of the year —Halloween — it is likely that people in your neighborhood are. This means that the streets will be filled with loud…
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Keeping Pets Cool This Summer

For humans, that means better beach days and much needed vacations, but for your animals, the warmer weather can be dangerous. Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration and heat exhaustion, so it’s important to take proper precautions and…
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Holiday Hazards for Pets

The holidays are fun, even for pets, but the season brings added danger for animal companions. Learn to recognize and manage holiday hazards to keep your pet safe during the festivities. Tinsel Tinsel is attractive, especially to cats. Tinsel is…
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Seasonal Allergies Can Make Your Pet Miserable

Winter is quickly becoming a distant memory as the days warm up and plants and trees come into bloom. Unfortunately, the change in seasons can cause unpleasant symptoms for pets that suffer from seasonal allergies. Because dogs and cats do…
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Keep Your Pets Safe During Fireworks Season

Fireworks are the perfect ending to any summer celebration, but while you are oohing and aahing as the night sky lights up, your dog or cat may be cowering in fear. Luckily, there are a few things you can do…
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Cold Weather Pet Safety

How to Protect Your Pet When the Weather Turns Cold Cold weather can be dangerous for your pet’s health, causing ailments ranging from skin irritations to frostbite. These six tips will help you keep your pet safe and comfortable no…