Category - Cat Care

The Importance of Pet Dental Health

Many brushing gray and white cat's teeth.

Responsible pet owners prioritize their pet’s health, but some don’t realize the importance of supporting feline and canine oral health. As with humans, pets require regular dental care, and neglecting pet dental has consequences beyond bad breath. Dental health is important overall health, and...

Ear Infections and the Importance of Early Treatment

vet checking dogs ears

Ear exams are an important part of the annual wellness exam performed by your veterinarian. The veterinarian can ensure that the eardrum is healthy and rule out any potential infections. In between annual exams, it’s important to take note of signs of possible ear infections, such as your pet...

Sick Pet? How to Know When to Schedule a Vet Visit

Doberman on exam table at the vet's office.

Annual routine vet visits are a foundation of your pet’s health, so those visits should never be skipped. When it gets tricky is knowing when to schedule a vet visit for an injury or sickness. Some ailments will resolve on their own in a few days, and some minor injuries will heal or can be...

Dealing with the Loss of a Pet

Woman touching her head to her dog's head

The only downside to loving a pet is the day they cross the rainbow bridge. Dealing with the grief of losing a pet is different for everyone. Some find the loss emotionally devastating, while others can move past the grief much more quickly. Either way, here are some tips for dealing with the...

Preventing GERD in Dogs and Cats

dog and cat gerd

As anyone who has gone through it knows, heartburn is an unpleasant feeling that happens when stomach acid splashes into the esophagus. Although heartburn describes the feeling, this condition is also known as acid reflux, which accurately describes what happens to cause the unpleasant sensations...