Archive - January 2016

Do You Have a Twitchy Cat?

nervous looking cat

Your cat is sleeping peacefully. Suddenly! It wakes up startled with eyes wide open; its pupils are dilated. Your cat is on high alert for no apparent reason. It starts scratching itself or licking and biting its flank like there’s no tomorrow. It then runs around the house like it is being...

Winterize Your Dog or Cat with These Helpful Tips

Winterize Your Dog or Cat with these helpful tips

Winter is here! For most of us, this means taking out the winter coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves, boots, stocking up on cold remedies, installing snow tires or chains, and … well you get the idea. In a nutshell, it means bundling up because “baby its cold out there.”

3 Top Ways to Reduce Anxiety in Dogs or Cats

Pet Calming Dogs Cats

Just like humans, your four-legged companion can experience low to high levels of anxiety. Not being able to go outside due to inclement weather (like a snowstorm) can produce anxiety in a pet that is accustomed to playing outdoors. Or simply leaving your pet home alone can make your four-legged...