Microchipping Pets: Costs and Benefits

Losing a pet is a pet owner’s worst nightmare.  Sometimes, pets are never recovered, but microchipping your pet increases the odds of being reunited with your lost pet. According to PetFinder.com “Only about 22 percent of lost dogs that entered the animal...

Five Plants that are Toxic to Your Pets

While we love having plants in our homes and yards we need to be aware that some of those plants are toxic to our pets. Our pets are not aware of the dangers and may chew on the leaves or flowers of these common plants. Aloe We have all seen the articles about having...

How to Tell if Your Pet is Overweight and What to do About It.

  Did you know that according to the World Animal Foundation, over 56% of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight? An obese pet is at greater risk of developing severe health problems. Is your pet fat? What are the Health Risks? Heart disease Diabetes...

Daily Visits for Cats: Why We Require Them

  It is easy to see the independence and aloofness of cats as cats not needing much social interaction and care. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Cats need daily care for several reasons. Here are a few: Cats Are Cats What does that mean? Cats can find...

The Importance of Picking Up After Your Dog

  Every day I am out walking dogs and every day I see piles left by dog owners who don’t pick up after their dog. I get it! Sticking my hand in a bag so I can pick up a warm pile of dog poop is not exactly on the top 10 list of my most favorite things. But what...