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Why Heartworm Prevention and Treatment Is Important Is your pet up-to-date on heartworm prevention? Heartworm preventatives protect your pet from heartworms. If your pet does happen to develop symptoms of a heartworm infestation, prompt treatment could help your furry friend live longer and more comfortably. What Is Heartworm Disease? Heartworm disease can permanently damage your pet’s heart, lungs, arteries, and

Making Walks with Your Dog More Enjoyable You’ve probably heard people joke, “Are you walking your dog, or is your dog walking you?” In fact, your dog might actually be controlling the walk if it never received any leash training. An untrained dog may pull on the leash or try to dash off to chase a squirrel while you struggle

Signs of Heatstroke in Pets Summer heatwaves are just as uncomfortable for your pets as they are for you. In fact, pets can develop heatstroke just like people. Recognizing the signs of this potentially deadly condition will help you protect the health of your furry friends. How to Tell If Your Pets Are Suffering from Heatstroke Any pet, including dogs,

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 suffer a Thanksgiving emergency. Limit Special Treats It’s best to stick to your pet’s usual diet on Thanksgiving. Although a

Leash Reactivity Could Be the Reason Why Your Dog Struggles with Walking on a Leash Does your normally well-behaved dog become aggressive or out-of-control when you attach a leash to its collar? Leash reactivity can happen to any dog and may develop for several reasons. No matter the cause, you can manage this behavioral issue by redirecting and modifying your

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 perfect time to take a few steps to help keep your pets safe. Use Collars and Identification Tags If your

5 Calming Items That Can Reduce Cat Anxiety Do you wish you could find a way to soothe your anxious kitty? These five products could turn your frightened feline into a calm, contented cat. Pheromone Diffusers Pheromone diffusers release a calming pheromone spray that helps your anxious cat relax. Pheromones are natural chemicals released by glands in various parts of

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 protect your pets from overheating. By following a few simple steps, you can help keep your pets safe and comfortable

How to Reduce Excessive Dog Shedding Hair seems to collect everywhere when you share your home with a dog. Fortunately, keeping shedding under control can be as simple as following these tips. Talk to Your Veterinarian Excessive shedding can be a symptom of an underlying health problem, like an allergy, infection, immune disease, or kidney, liver, or thyroid problem. Some

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 to keep your furry friend safe, calm and happy during a fireworks show. Why Are Fireworks So Scary? Imagine how