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Help your cat get back to “normal”!
Help your cat get back to their “normal!” Cats hide almost everything, especially pain. But if your cat is dealing [...]
Why is my cat sneezing?
Ah-choo! Cats can sneeze for a variety of reasons ranging from no big deal to serious illness. Here’s how to [...]
Feeding Your Pet Bird
What To Feed Your Pet Bird Whether you are an experienced bird owner, or you just got your first cockatiel, [...]
Diabetes Mellitus – Not only for those with opposable thumbs!
What is diabetes mellitus (DM)? First, a quick overview – bear with us. The word diabetes comes from ancient Greek [...]
Best holiday gifts for pets
The whole family should enjoy celebrating the holiday season, including your furry, feathered, or scaled friends. However, as you browse pet stores or search online, you might wonder what to give your pets this year to help them ring in the season. Below, you’ll find a handful of creative holiday gift ideas to keep your pet healthy and happy. Holiday Gift Ideas for Pets 1. Puzzle FeedersKeeping food out in bowls throughout the day may cause dogs and cats to overeat and become overweig […]
Back-to-school is around the corner. Are you ready?
Photo credit Alan Levine Back-to-school is around the corner. Backpacks, pencils, notebooks – check. Bus schedule – check. Dog training in place – what??Summer is winding down and routines are going to change for many of us. Start now to give your pets a smooth transition – and hopefully avoid unpleasant chewed-up surprises and trips to the emergency vet.Here’s your back-to-school list for your dog:Start the routine early – with shorter away timesGet your pet used to eati […]
Are cicadas dangerous for pets?
photo credit Renee Grayson The 17 year cicadas are emerging in Cincinnati any day now – so what do pet owners need to know? Brood X last emerged in 2004, and is due to emerge in the coming weeks after heavy rain once the soil temperature warms up. There can be over a million adult cicadas per acre in certain areas. The adults will emerge from the ground with one goal: to reproduce. They will shed their skin, leaving them hanging b […]
What to feed your pet rabbit
photo credit erin www.flickr.com Did spring bring a brand-new bunny? Or are you a long-time rabbit owner looking to optimize your rabbit’s diet? Here’s what you need to know to keep your friend healthy through food. Hay, hay, and more hay.I can’t say it enough – your rabbit needs mountains of hay. Hay contains all the nutrients your rabbit needs to thrive. Rabbit teeth grow continuously, and hay is one of the best ways to gr […]
3 steps to treat allergies in pets
Spring brings warm weather, flowers, and allergies, and it’s not just us humans who can be affected. Dogs and cats can have allergies to pollen, grasses, trees, food ingredients, and even to pet dander. So what can we do to help? Allergy Symptoms:licking pawsscratching at armpitsscooting rear on the grounditchy facered itchy earsfrequent ear infectionshair losswatery eyesredness around the eyessneezing with clear spraycoughing (usually dry, not producti […]
