Does your child add a puppy or kitten to every wish list? Kids and pets are a natural match, and you may have decided to make your child’s dreams come true and welcome a new furry friend into your home. Pets teach children many things: responsible pet ownership, compassion, proper handling, nurturing, and the cycle [...]
How to Administer Medication to Your Pet Giving a pet his medication can sometimes feel like herding cats, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to ensure your pet is getting the medication he needs without any accompanying stress or trauma (for either of you!). Make it taste good [...]
Living where we do, where the weather is warm and beautiful more often than not, spending time outdoors is a daily aspect of our lives. Whether it be a day out on the lake, a weekend camping, or even relaxing in our own backyard on the patio, we spend a lot of time outside. This [...]
Objects Ornaments Tinsel: cats love to ingest tinsel which often gets stuck in the intestines causing a blockage Snowglobes: can contain ethylene glycol; highly toxic to the kidneys in small amounts Liquid Potpourri: severe chemical burns, difficulty breathing or tremors Candles: Pets can easily burn themselves with a wagging tail or curious nose Wires: risk [...]
When we think of Halloween, we usually think of trick-or-treaters, jack-o-lanterns, and lots of fun. But it can actually be one of the most dangerous evenings of the year for pets. We wrote this article to teach you about the threats that your pet faces on Halloween so that you can take simple [...]
Your dog or cat's behavior may significantly change after a natural disaster. They may become defensive, aggressive, and unpredictable. It is important to be mindful of their mental state and to keep them away from any potential hazards. A few important steps are: Keep a close eye on all your pets, and make sure they [...]
FACT: Exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight and lower the risk of some diseases. So it would make sense that exercise would be one of the most important parts of keeping our pets healthy but how do you do it? The answer of how to [...]
Bringing home a new puppy into your family is a time of celebration and welcoming your new canine best friend into your life. The last thing any new puppy parent wants to hear is a devastating diagnosis of Parvovirus. So what are the basic facts we need to know about Parvovirus? What is [...]
How do I keep my dog safe at the park? Make sure your dog interacts well with others as the dog park is a place of high excitement and interaction. This level of excitement can bring out behaviors you may have never seen in your dog and this can affect their interactions with other dogs. [...]
Parasites that live on the outside of an animal (known as “ectoparasites”), are very common in Louisiana and frequently affect dogs and cats. Fleas, ticks, and mites are all ectoparasites but they have different effects on animal health. With temperatures rising, these parasites may reproduce at a faster rate and be even more of a [...]