Healthy Nutrition
Good health requires proper nutrition. A healthy diet for your dog or cat is one of the requirements for a healthier and longer life for your pet. A good time to discuss your pet’s nutritional needs or ask questions about …
Cats
Pet Appreciation Week
Most of us are so grateful for our pets; a week set aside to appreciate them hardly seems like enough. However, this holiday week was created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association to start an awareness campaign that honors the …
Hug Your Cat Day
Hug Your Cat Day is one of those pleasingly straightforward holidays. Quite simply, it is a day in which cat owners everywhere are encouraged to hug their cats. The more dedicated amongst them will not need this encouragement, of course, but …
Fleas Cause Diseases
Unfortunately, fleas exist almost everywhere. It’s not surprising that you and your dog might run into fleas at dog parks or on the trail. But your dog can easily pick up a flea while taking a “break” in your backyard …
Fleas and Ticks: Prevention and Treatment
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Don’t wait until your home and pet become infested with fleas to try to get them under control. This is Florida so fleas are out there. Be proactive and prevent …
The Flea Cycle
As the weather warms up and gets more humid, fleas start to get more active and more of a nuisance. Pet owners are no strangers to fleas and the problems they can cause. But these pesky little insects are capable …
National Pet Week
From the moment you realize your pet is “the one,” to the last tearful goodbye, your veterinarian helps you provide your pet with a lifetime of love. To celebrate National Pet Week®, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) spotlights seven …
National Kids & Pets Day
Today is National Kids and Pets Day, which celebrates the bond between children and their pets. Studies have shown that children in households with pets score higher in terms of ability to undertake responsibilities. Having a pet can make a …