It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous for your pet. Holiday decorations and festive foods can put your pet at risk, so take precautions to prevent holiday mishaps.
December
15,
2015
Protect Your Family Pets From Holiday Hazards
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, Pet Health, Pet Safety, safety
December
05,
2015
Get Your Pets Ready For Holiday Guests!
‘Tis the season to deck the halls, but how can you keep the house looking its best when there are pets in the family?
No amount of scrubbing, spraying or even cookie baking will make your home smell great if there’s a stinky pet in the house. Only a pre-holiday grooming session will help.
Winter is hard on skin – for humans and for our pets. Indoor heat and cold arid air outside make skin dry and itchy. Many owners are unsure about the best way to keep their pets comfortable in winter. The solution is to keep up regular grooming schedules.
Tags: Grooming, grooming, pet advice, winter
November
23,
2015
Best Friends Celebrates Holiday Season with "Angel Trees"
November 4, 2015—Best Friends Total Pet Care is pleased to announce their 15th annual Angel Tree, a holiday fundraiser for local homeless shelters and rescues, November 23, 2015 – January 4, 2016.
Tags: Uncategorized
November
19,
2015
Should You Take the Family Pet on your Road Trip?
Autumn is the season of weekend getaways by car. We take short trips to attend alumni events at our high school, to enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, or to attend family day at our child’s college.
Many of us are eager to bring along the family pet along, but wonder how to make a road trip work with our canine best friend in the back seat. Following are my suggestions for successful car travel with a pet.
November
01,
2015
How can I make my senior dog with arthritis more comfortable?
"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog"
Tags: Pet Health
October
28,
2015
Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner and many pet owners are eager to include the family pet in the festivities. Unfortunately, trick-or-treating can turn ugly if an excited dog dashes off in pursuit of costumed children with bags of candy.
No one wants to spend Halloween night in the emergency room with an injured child, or roaming the dark streets in search of a lost pet, so we asked some of Best Friends professional trainers to share their top tips for keeping everyone safe.
Tags: dog safety, Dogs, holidays, pet advice, Pet Safety
October
08,
2015
Nutraceuticals: what are they and are they worth it?
You may not have heard the term nutraceutical before, but as pet parent, there is a good chance you have used one or been recommended one. Nutraceutical is a term used to describe compounds that are used to improve health but that are not technically a medication. Some common examples of nutraceuticals are glucosamine, chondroitin, fatty acids, probiotics, milk thistle (silymarin), and many, many more.
Tags: Pet Health
September
08,
2015
Pet Insurance: What, Why & Costs
What is Pet Insurance?
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Uncategorized
August
30,
2015
Dog Vaccines 101
As a dog owner, you hear a lot about vaccinations and how your four-legged friend has to have them. But what are vaccinations? And what vaccinations should your dog have?
Tags: Dogs, Pet Health, Uncategorized
