Fear Free Happy Homes
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHeartworm treatment can be challenging for dogs, but keeping them calm and quiet can minimize their risk of increased stress. This can become a challenge for active dogs who can become bored, restless, and anxious when confined for lengthy periods. Try these tips to prevent treatment-related stress and facilitate a Fear Free heartworm treatment experience. […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is Part Three of a three-part series on new puppy vaccination and prevention essentials. As a new puppy owner, you can’t hide from the fleas, ticks, and other parasites that threaten your furry bundle of joy’s health. Parasites are often viewed as only minor annoyances, but they can cause serious illness in dogs. Plus, […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis is Part Two of a three-part series on new puppy vaccination and prevention essentials. Adding a new puppy to your family is an exciting milestone, but puppies come with many responsibilities. Keeping puppies safe, healthy, and happy requires dedication and commitment, especially during the first few months. Protecting your pup from preventable diseases is […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesWho doesn’t love a sweet, cuddly, fluffy puppy? While they may be irresistible and lots of fun, new puppies can also be a lot of work. One fundamental responsibility is protecting your little one from serious diseases, including parvovirus. “Parvo” is highly contagious and can be deadly, affecting a puppy’s gastrointestinal (GI) system and suppressing […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesNational Mutt Day is celebrated each December and honors the unique charm and resilience of mixed-breed dogs everywhere. It’s also a day to recognize the many adoptable mutts waiting for loving homes in shelters nationwide. While these incredible animals offer endless love, companionship, and joy, many arrive at shelters with complex health needs that often […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAll cats, whether they go outdoors or not, are at risk for serious flea and tick-related health issues. Learn more with this handout, sponsored by our friends at Elanco.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you know how to tell if your dog is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDo you know how to tell if your cat is fearful, anxious, or stressed? Our handout, using a scale of 0 to 5, shares the signs to look for.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPuppyhood is a crucial time for physical and emotional development. However, the critical socialization window, when puppies form important impressions about their surrounding world, coincides with their vaccination schedule. You may have received conflicting recommendations about keeping unvaccinated or partially vaccinated puppies away from other dogs while their immune systems develop, and providing safe socialization […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesPheromones play a significant role in the social behavior of many species, including dogs, cats, and possibly humans. Although our pets cannot consciously control pheromone secretion, the chemicals can influence how they feel in certain situations and with whom they form social bonds. Dogs and cats rely heavily on pheromone communication, using their refined sense […]