‘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.
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.
What is Pet Insurance?
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Rabies: what is it, and why is vaccination important
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Safety
At Best Friends Pet Care, we celebrate cat adoption year-round. But, we do an extra celebration in June for National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. All month long, we will be showcasing adoptable, lovable cats that are available for adoption near our center locations. If you are interested in adopting a shelter cat for the first time, there are a few things you need to know before you bring your kitty home.
Tags: Cats
Just like people, dogs can show allergic symptoms when their immune systems begin to recognize certain substances or allergens as dangerous. These allergies can be problematic when inhaled, ingested or contact a dog’s skin. As the body tries to rid itself of these substances, a variety of skin, digestive and respiratory symptoms can appear.
Tags: Cats, dog allergies, Dogs, pet allergies, Pet Health
May is National Pet Month -- What a perfect time to show your furry friend how much you care about them! Whether your pet is a dog, cat, horse, bird or any other amazing animal, our pets are there for us and never ask for anything in return. During National Pet Month, we are encouraging pet owners and potential pet owners to reflect on responsible pet ownership while celebrating their furry family members. So, how can you celebrate National Pet Month?
Did you know that cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death for dogs and cats in the US and that 1 in 4 dogs will develop cancer during their life time? Part of being an educated and proactive pet parent is recognizing the signs of illness in our furry family members. As part of Pet Cancer Awareness month in May, we wanted to share with you some tips to about the signs of cancer in pets so that you can help keep your furry family healthy.
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Health
What would you do if your pet had a medical emergency? Do you know what to do if your cat cuts his leg on something in the yard? What if your dog gets overheated playing in the park? April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month so as part of our ongoing quest to help you be a superstar pet parent, here are some tips to help you be prepared in the event of an emergency.
Tags: Cats, Dogs, Pet Health, Pet Safety
