Fear Free Happy Homes
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: 2 minutesPet Emergency Preparedness: 10 Most Essential Items for Traveling with Your Pet Whether it’s a natural disaster, an unexpected event, or just the unpredictability of life, having an emergency kit for your furry friend can be a lifesaver. Here are 10 essential items to include in your pet’s emergency kit: 1. Food and Water: Store […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIs your rat relaxed, interested, anxious, getting scared, or ready to run for the hills? You can tell a lot by reading their body language and paying attention to their vocalizations. In our handout, we offer tips on how to recognize whether your rat’s level of fear, anxiety, or stress is escalating. If you have […]
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: 4 minutesBy Steve Dale Depending on where you live, you can expect high temps for at least the next couple of months. That means you need to stay vigilant about protecting pets from heat-related injuries. We tend to think most commonly of dogs in this respect, but cats are at risk of life-threatening heatstroke, too, especially […]
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 […]