Cancer in Pets: What You Need to Know Despite incredible advancements in veterinary medicine, veterinary professionals are seeing more cancer in pets than ever before, which might be due in part to our furry companions’ longer lives. Overall, the American Veterinary...

April Showers Bring… Spring Skin Allergies in Pets As spring brings warmer weather and new growth, it also brings something more threatening—pollen. This yellow substance triggers irritating allergies in people and pets alike and can cause a wide variety of signs in...

April 29: The Day Dedicated to Hairballs Did you know there is a day dedicated to hairballs? As a cat owner, you likely don’t need a special day to draw attention to your cat’s hairballs, but April 29 is National Hairball Awareness Day. Let’s take a closer look at why...

Heartworms and Pets: Understanding the Heartworm's Life Cycle While you may know heartworms are transmitted to pets via the bites of infected mosquitoes, you may not realize that mammals are an essential part of the heartworm life cycle as well. In honor of National...

How to Prepare a Pet Sitter to Care for Your Pet Whether you’re heading out of town for a weekend away or traveling for work, you’ll need someone reliable to care for your pet. Before leaving your four-legged friend in the hands of a pet sitter, follow these tips to...

Danger Alert! Common Pet Toxins  Household toxins are a common source of pet poisoning, particularly in the kitchen or bathroom. However, potential hazards can lurk everywhere, including in your garage, garden, and cupboards. Brush up on your toxin knowledge for...