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5 Signs Your Pet Is in Pain   It can be tough to tell when your pet is in pain because pets are masters at hiding any vulnerabilities. September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, so do your pet a favor and learn the following common signs of pain to get them help...

How Do Pet Microchips Work? If you've been on the fence about having your pet microchipped, it might help ease your mind to understand how microchips work. While they do not provide GPS tracking capabilities, they do offer a permanent means of identification for your...

4 Reasons Why Your Senior Pet Needs Early Detection Screening Tests It’s no secret that our pets do not live long enough. Along with a shorter lifespan—in relation to their human family members—come rapid health changes, particularly in their later years. Although...

Lost Pet? Find Them with 4 Simple Steps During the July Fourth holiday, more pets go missing than any other time of year, so if your pet is afraid of fireworks, follow these four steps to find them.   Step 1: Share your pet’s picture on social media  Who isn’t on...

Don’t Fear (the Fireworks): How to Help Your Pet Cope with Noise Aversion Whether it's a vacuum cleaner, construction noise, or fireworks, many pets are frightened by loud noises. Although you may not be able to avoid all of these sounds completely, you can help your...

Preparing Your Pet For End-of-Life Care When it comes to our pets, we often want to do what's best for them. This includes making decisions about their care as they get older and come closer to the end of their lives. While it can be difficult, it's important to...

When it comes to hiking with your pet, you want to make sure that you are taking the necessary precautions to keep them safe. Ticks are one of the biggest dangers when hiking, and can pose a serious health risk to both you and your pet. By knowing how to safely tackle...

As the weather starts to warm up, you may be looking forward to taking your cat outside to enjoy the fresh air. It's important to keep in mind, though, that cats need special care during the spring and summer months. Here are a few tips for helping your cat stay safe...

Chip your pet month is an annual event that encourages pet owners to Microchip their pets. A microchip is a tiny device that is inserted under the skin of your pet and contains all of their important information, such as name, address, and contact info. If your pet...

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...