It's Earth Day and we thought it would be great to give you three quick tips on how you can reduce your pet's carbon pawprint.
April
19,
2017
Study Shows Positive Effect of Pets on Young People
We’ve long known that pets are beneficial for lowering blood pressure and relieving stress, but now we have some evidence that they make us better people too!
March
28,
2017
Cats & Heartworm Disease
Since it is heartworm awareness month we thought we would discuss heartworm disease in cats. Yes, cats. Most people may not think that their cat can get heartworm disease and may not bother using heartworm preventive for their cat. The truth is, cats can get this devastating infection just like dogs can and even indoor cats are susceptible. One study found that close to 30% of heartworm positive cats were strictly indoors! Mosquitos transmit heartworm infection, and how many times do we find those little buggers have gotten in the house?
Tags: Cats, heartworm, Pet Health, cat safety, cat health
It’s Easter! Time for Easter baskets and Easter lilies! It is also time to remind all of our pet parents about things to be careful about around your pets this Easter season.
Tags: dog safety, pet health, Pet Safety, spring, cat safety, dog health, easter, cat health
February
28,
2017
Pet Dental Health: More Important Than You Think!
February is Pet Dental Health Month and since today is the last day of February, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of keeping up with the dental health of our furry family members. Luckily for us, we have a veterinary dental specialist in our Best Friends family. Dr. Goldstein is not only our Chief Medical Officer, he is a Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry and is board certified in Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery.
Tags: Ask a Vet, Cats, Dental Health Month, Dentistry, Dogs, health, pet advice, Pet Health, Pets, tips
February
16,
2017
The Two Most Common Feline Dental Issues
Since February is National Cat Health Month and also Pet Dental Month, we thought we would provide you with some information on the two most common dental issues seen in cats by veterinarians.
Tags: Cats, Dentistry, health, Pet dental health month, pet info, preventative pet care, tips, Vet
January
30,
2017
Watch Your Tone During Dog Training
Matching tone to temperament is key for successful behavior training.
Did your mother ever tell you, “It’s not WHAT you say, it’s the WAY that you say it that matters”? We know that our tone of voice can often have a big impact on how someone will respond to something we are saying.
Tags: dog training, Dogs, pet behavior, tips
December
05,
2016
Holiday Toxin Reminder
As the holiday season is approaching, below are some friendly reminders that we at Best Friends, as well as our pet parents should be aware of.
November
23,
2016
Best Friends Willow Grove Delivered a Special Thanksgiving Dinner to PSPCA Shelter Dogs
Our own Best Friends Pet Hotel in Willow Grove teamed up with the Pennsylvania SPCA to deliver a delicious “Thanksgiving Dinner” to the resident shelter dogs at the organization’s Erie Avenue headquarters.
Tags: Thanksgiving, PSPCA, Dogs
November
21,
2016
Well-Mannered Pets Welcome! Tips for Practicing “Petiquette” on Trips
More and more often, pet parents are bringing their furry kids along on their travel adventures. Most folks who are traveling with pets will need to stay at some kind of pet friendly accommodation. Fortunately, pet friendly hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals are abundant across the U.S. and Canada, and they’re easy to find and book. But before you head off to enjoy your temporary digs, make sure that you know what to expect, and that you and your pet are prepared. Planning ahead and following some sensible tips will ensure that your trip is fun, and that you BOTH will be welcomed back on your next adventure!
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Hotel, Pet Safety, pet travel, Pet Vacation, Uncategorized
