Curiosity Sparks Danger: How Pets Start Fires and What You Can Do To Prevent Them

Jul 15, 2025 | Pet Safety

Did you know that pets accidentally start nearly 1,000 house fires every year in the United States? It’s a scary thought, but it doesn’t have to be a reality in your home. Our furry companions are naturally curious and love to explore their surroundings, but sometimes...

Is It a Hot Spot?

Jun 23, 2025 | Pet Safety

If your dog won’t stop licking, chewing, or scratching one spot, it’s natural to wonder: “Is something wrong with my pet?” While occasional itching can be common, constant attention to a single area can signal a more serious issue, such as a hot spot. These inflamed...

Road Trip Ready: How to Travel Safely with Your Pet This Summer

May 14, 2025 | Pet Safety

Sunshine, open windows, and the promise of new adventures—summer road trips are hard to resist. And if you’re like many pet parents, there’s no way you’re leaving your four-legged friend behind. Whether you’re headed to a cabin up north, the lake for the...

Pet Poison Prevention: Common Household Dangers & How to Keep Your Pet Safe

Mar 11, 2025 | Pet Safety

Pets are naturally curious, which can sometimes get them into trouble. Many everyday items that seem harmless to humans can be extremely dangerous to our furry companions. Knowing what’s poisonous to pets and how to prevent accidental ingestion can help keep your pet...

Show Your Pet Some Love With Proper Dental Care

Feb 4, 2025 | Pet Safety

February is here, and love is in the air! But while you’re showering your loved ones with chocolate, flowers and cards, don’t forget the furry members of your family. This month is National Pet Dental Health Month and a perfect time to prioritize your...

GOLPP: GERIATRIC ONSET LARYNGEAL PARALYSIS POLYNEUROPATHY

Jul 17, 2021 | GOLPP

What is GOLPP?Geriatric Onset: elderly age of onset signs of the condition. Laryngeal Paralysis: degeneration of nerves that control the muscles that move the laryngeal cartilages, located in the throat. These cartilages control airflow into and out of the...

TPLO (TIBIAL PLATEAU LEVELING OSTEOTOMY) IN DOGS

Jul 17, 2021 | TPLO

Greg Harasen, DVMDate Published: 02/18/2014 If your dog has been diagnosed with a torn cranial cruciate ligament, you will probably be considering surgical treatment options that may include a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO). The procedure is tough enough to...

CANINE PREGNANCY

Jul 17, 2021 | Canine Pregnancy

By Anna BurkeMay 03, 2021 ​ Puppies are exciting. If you are new to breeding, or you are eagerly awaiting the birth of a reserved puppy from a breeder’s litter, the wait can seem eternal. Luckily for us (and for the dog), the gestation period...

IDIOPATHIC CYSTITIS IN CATS

Jul 17, 2021 | Idiopathic Cystitis In Cats

Idiopathic Cystitis in CatsWendy Brooks, DVM, DABVPDate Published: 01/01/2001Date Reviewed/Revised: 12/12/2020 Additional Resources Lower Urinary Tract Disease in CatsUrinary Blockage in CatsInappropriate Elimination (House-Soiling) in Cats (Also known as Pandora...

PUPPY PUZZLES SAVE LIVES

Jul 11, 2021 | Pet Safety

Puppy Puzzles save lives One of the biggest complaints about puppies is their high activity, chewing, mouthing, and attention-seeking behaviors. In addition, puppies can be very pesky by grabbing the remote or and anything and chewing it up. These are normal...