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Your pet is a member of your family. So, of course, you enjoy hanging out together. You run, jump, and play like children. You even eat meals together, just like families do. So, whatever you feel safe doing with your family pet, you should do it, except when it...

As a dog owner, you see your dog as just another member of the family. He’s your furry, cuddly friend, even if he’s a big old Great Dane. It’s amusing when people don’t get how cute he is, especially when your dog fights their furry best friend.  When your dog fights...

Over the past year, you and everyone you know implemented digital strategies to perform traditional tasks. For example, if you worked in an office, you transitioned to working remotely from your kitchen. You got used to ordering your groceries on an app. Instead of...

When your pet is a family member, you want her to have the best medical care possible. But, just as with your human family members, some conditions need only medication to heal. Others require surgical intervention.  Veterinarians understand that surgery is usually a...

​If you and your pets are still managing your 2020 lifestyle adjustments, it’s time to rethink at least a few of those changes. Evaluating your pet’s healthcare needs is an excellent place to start. If you’re like many pet families, the pandemic disrupted your pets’...

Your dog is a member of your family. He's a part of everything you do. You can tell that he's loving and kind by the way he welcomes home you at the end of the day. But, it would be best if you still were cautious when your dog is around your newborn child.  All dogs...

Dogs and cats have personality differences, just like humans. Some are just fine if they're the only pet in your life. In fact, some prefer it that way. Others need a companion, especially if they're anxious when you're away. Some pets go through separation anxiety,...

Many pet owners thought they had already figured out the answer to this question, but the whole emotional support animal trend is going through a change. Previously, pet owners got a doctor's letter explaining how they needed their pet for emotional support. That...

With proper training and ongoing experience, your child can care for a pet as well as you. However, it would be best if you share their pet care responsibilities until they’re old enough to do it without supervision. Pets are like members of the family, but they also...

When you love your dog, you get pretty close. Every interaction feels like a natural part of your friendship. You hang out together every day. You walk and run through the neighborhood. Then, you roll on the floor sometimes and snuggle up together as you watch TV. If...

If you’ve returned to your pre-pandemic workplace, your pet probably isn’t pleased. But, of course, you knew that working from home was temporary. You knew that you’d return to the office someday. But, unfortunately, your pet had no idea.  After a year or more of...

When your pet is sick, you want him to get the care he needs. Veterinarians understand your concerns, so they set office hours to provide the level of care your sick or injured pet needs when they need it. Vets schedule immunization and preventive care appointments to...

When you adopt a rescue pet, both of you go through an adjustment period. Pets often become rescue center residents after they've been emotionally or physically traumatized. They are sometimes fearful, so fitting in takes time. When you open your heart to a rescue...

Your dog doesn’t necessarily need doggie daycare. If he has daytime behavior issues, a caring environment might help both of you maintain your peace of mind. Plenty of dogs stay at home alone without engaging in disruptive or unsafe activities. If your dog destroys...

The pandemic is a reminder of how important it is to keep your family healthy and safe. That includes your beloved pets. If you're like many families, you're scheduling vaccination appointments for your family members. But what about your dog and cat? Will your...

When you search for a pet bed online, the results will overwhelm you. You’ll search long and hard for something that’s strictly functional. Instead, you’ll find a pet bed in every shape, size, color, and fabric. They’re lined with fleece, silk, faux fur, and cotton....

If you’ve ever heard an older person complain about painful joints, arthritis was probably the culprit. People with arthritis don’t always walk with a smooth gait. They endure pain and sometimes have difficulty making a move from sitting to a standing position. Pet...

As a conscientious pet parent, you take your cat or dog to the vet for preventative checkups and wellness care. In between your regular visits, it’s up to you to pay attention to make sure she's doing well. When your pet is sick, she usually has symptoms that indicate...

Your pet is a member of your family. You treat him as you treat everyone else in your household. What happens if pet custody becomes an issue for your family. Would a court look at you and decide that you and your pet are inseparable? In a pet custody decision, would...

When Your Pet is Sick As a conscientious pet parent, you take your cat or dog to the vet for preventative checkups and wellness care. In between your regular visits, it's up to you to pay attention to make sure she's doing well. When your pet is sick, she usually has...

As your dog begins to age, you might notice a few physical and behavioral changes. Just like aging humans, aging dogs move a little bit slower. They aren’t as playful and they have aches and pains they didn’t have when they were younger. A dog’s aging process is...

Environmental conditions, pests, and irritating substances are just waiting for a chance to cause a pet skin problems. They’re inside and outside of your home. They’re sneaky and sometimes difficult to avoid. Some skin problems remain asymptomatic, so they aren’t...

You probably never imagined that you would be concerned about putting your pet in quarantine. As the pandemic stretches well beyond what we imagined, you must keep your pet’s health in mind. Each day you take steps to keep your family safe. As your pet is a member of...

What does your pet want for Christmas? That’s a very good question. If only he or she could talk or write a list of gift possibilities. Since your dog or cat can’t even give you a hint, you’ll be happy to know that pets are usually happy with whatever you buy. And if...

If your calm, gentle dog becomes suddenly aggressive, there’s probably a reason. It happens sometimes. Dogs remain happy and pleasant for years. You treat them like family and they love you in return. Then one day they growl at you or they bare their teeth at your...

If you’re a longtime pet owner, you know that your pet needs a regular healthcare routine just like you. It’s the same with dental care. You must do your part to keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy. When you follow a regular dental care routine, you help keep your...

Fleas are tiny, weird-looking, irritating little bugs, but they’re far more than simply annoying. First of all, they’re parasites. When a flea bites your cat or dog, they usually settle in and suck up their blood until they've had their fill. Flea bites not only...