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Dog Love Language

As Valentine's Day approaches, it's the perfect time to extend traditional notions of affection beyond our romantic relationships. While interspecies cards decorated with red hearts might be a stretch, dogs nonetheless display behaviors and social bonding indicative of far greater emotional awareness than many assume. But how do you know if your message of love is getting through to your dog?


Dogs are sweet enough: Chocolate & Xylitol Warning

The components of chocolate that make it toxic to dogs are caffeine and theobromine, which fall into a class of drugs called methylxanthines.


Cold Weather Tips for Cats

As winter arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, temperatures drop, and just like for humans, the lifestyles of cats change. Cold weather can negatively impact the well-being of cats in several ways, but luckily, you can take steps to mitigate these effects.


Thanksgiving Pet Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a good time to acknowledge the people, pets, and other things in our lives for which we are thankful!


The Holidays are a Time for Giving

Looking for an animal charity to donate to this holiday season? Click on the links below to find your favorite non-profit organization


BRAVECTO Instant Rebate - Ends Soon!

Redeem BRAVECTO's limited-time offer on two instant rebates. Act now to protect your pet from fleas and ticks. Offer ends October 31, 2023.


Solensia: Arthritis Medication for Cats

Has your cat stopped acting like "your cat"? Certain changes in cat behavior could be a sign of cat osteoarthritis.


Halloween Candy Danger: Chocolate & Sweets

As Halloween approaches, it's important that pet owners are aware of the danger that chocolate boxes and candies pose to our pets. Dogs are infamous for their less-than-discriminating taste in foods; with chocolate, they appear as powerless to resist as we are.


Protect Your Cat on Halloween

Halloween is an entertaining and exciting time of the year, but it does come with a few potential dangers for our kitties. Follow these tips to help protect your lovable feline and ensure that Halloween is spooktacularly fun as well as safe!


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