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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.

Losing a pet is traumatic for any responsible owner and their family. In the past, we have always relied on collars and tags to attach our personal information to our pets so that we can be contacted if they are found. While this method is still useful, especially if your pet is recovered locally, there is another option – pet microchipping.

Not all people like or can cope well with hot weather, and the same can be said for our pets. Summer is here, bringing with it rising temperatures that sometimes become too much to handle. Since your pet has limited ability to manage her body temperature, it is down to you, as her owner, to implement strategies to keep her cool and safe this summer.

If your pet is experiencing certain painful health issues, there is a promising veterinary trend that is becoming more readily available for pet parents. This new technology is called laser therapy, and it’s helping to support all kinds of procedures from ear infections to surgery. But what are pet laser treatments and how do they help your pet? Let’s take a closer look.

A shocking number of animals are lost each year. Microchipped pets are up to 50% more likely to be returned to their owners than those without a microchip.

Just like in people, prevention is the best way to ensure your pet is in great shape, free of disease or maladies. Prevention is the main reason why frequent exams help keep your pet healthy. Even so, regular pet health exams can do much more than that. If your pet is experiencing an underlying condition that is not yet prevalent, regular exams can help to ensure the issue does not progress any further. Let’s have a look at why veterinary exams are so important to your pet’s health.

When it comes to your pet’s health, periodontal disease is one of the most important considerations in a long-term care plan. In fact, bad oral health is responsible for some of the worst conditions your pet can experience, with late-stage symptoms that can include organ failure and untimely death. Preventing periodontal disease in your pet can help to provide your little friend with more than just a good quality of life, it will provide them with more years with the family as well.

Watery, itchy eyes, sensitive skin, uncontrollable sneezing… sounds like a day in the life of your allergy symptoms. But we’re not talking about your allergies – we’re talking about your pet’s. That’s right, your pet can experience the same allergy symptoms as you can, without access to a big box of tissues. Even more, they can’t really let us know they are having an allergic reaction until we see signs first hand. Paying attention to the common signs of pet allergies is the best way to make sure you can help your pet when allergies flare up. Let’s take a closer look.