Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness

No matter if you have two legs or four, your happiness and overall quality of life are directly dependent on your ability to move around freely and do the things that you love to do. Caring for your pet’s mobility is an important step in making sure that he or she is able to get up and chase a squirrel or two, even during his or her golden years. Keep reading to learn about pet joint care and how you can help your pet. Continue…

Growing up with a pet is a wonderful memory for many of us; and as parents, we want our kids to share in the joys of having and caring for a childhood pet. Besides being a friend and confidant, pets can teach our children important lessons about responsibility, compassion, and empathy.

But how do you know if your child is ready for a pet? Or which type of pet to adopt? And how do you guide your kids in learning about pet care? These are all key questions to consider when it comes to raising the next generation of responsible pet owners.

It’s also important to remember that, regardless of your child’s age, any pet you adopt is a family pet, and not just your child’s pet. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a family to raise a pet. Never leave your pet’s life dependant on the actions (or inactions) of your child after all kids and pets go hand in hand. Continue…

Cats work in mysterious ways. Is your kitty hiding in the back of the closet because he doesn’t like your house guests (primarily their Yorkie), or because he has some multi-syllabic monstrosity of a health concern?  Without seeing more than just the tip of his tail flipping to and fro, it can be hard to tell.

As a general rule, if you can’t coax your cat out of hiding for two days, even with yummy treats or his favorite toys, Continue…