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Puppies are naturally a little more vulnerable to illness thanks to their immature immune system. This means that as owners, we have to pay particularly close attention to their health and wellbeing.

Health experts have always said that prevention is better than cure. Here are some effective ways to prevent Lyme disease in your pet, at any time of the year.

When it comes to keeping your pet safe, you want what is best for them. While it can seem tempting to feed them human foods, some of them can actually be quite dangerous for your furry friend. Other substances, such as household cleaners, can be equally dangerous.

You care for your pets by giving them fresh water and food every morning. You may also give them a good brushing. But is dental care on your list of pet care tasks? If not, then it should be. There are some best practices to follow when it comes to caring for your pet’s teeth, as well as things you should avoid.

You probably realize that your dog, just like us, needs regular exercise to be healthy. Getting some physical activity in each day is good for your canine’s cardiovascular health, keeping their bones and muscles strong, joints supple and very importantly, their weight under control. This is essential since gaining excessive amounts of weight can cause your pet to experience significant health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. However, exercise isn’t only necessary for your pet’s physical health. It also has a significant impact on your pet’s day to day behavior too. This is because canines, and specifically young dogs, have a great deal of energy that they need to expel. If they don’t, it can lead to them developing destructive and undesirable behaviors such as chewing things that they shouldn’t, scratching and shredding furniture and making excessive noise. 

Planning a trip can be stressful enough, without throwing traveling with a pet into the mix. If you need to take your adored animal with you, you will need to make certain preparations and considerations to ensure their safety and comfort every step of the way. To help you get started, here’s our ultimate guide to traveling with your pet.

When you are forced to be temporarily separated from your pet, you want to be reassured that they are in the safest of hands and will be cared for properly in your absence. This means that there is a lot of pressure to choose the right caregiver for your animal.

Halloween is just around the corner and for many of us, it’s a great opportunity to go wild with costume ideas, consume plenty of candy and other treats, and generally have a horrifically good time. Unfortunately for many animals, Halloween is anything but fun. In fact, it can be downright deadly.

As any pet owner can tell you, deciding on the type of food that your animal will eat is certainly a big decision. After all, you want to set your pet up with a healthy meal plan, but you’ll quickly realize there are many options to choose from! To help you narrow down the search, you should consider the following steps

Spaying/neutering are names given to the process of removing the reproductive capabilities of animals so that they can no longer bear young. These fairly straightforward procedures should be a top priority for pet owners shortly after they bring their new furbaby home for the first time.