Best Friends Total Pet Care and it animal-loving clients across the country showed their concern for homeless dogs and cats this recent holiday season by donating more than $25,000 worth in cash and supplies to the company’s 15th annual Animal Angel Tree campaign.
Tags: Angel Tree, Animal Shelters, Cats, Dog Rescues, Dogs, dogs, donations, holidays
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It’s the New Year! Did you make resolutions for your pets in 2016?
It’s that time of year where hope springs eternal and we resolve to make positive changes for ourselves AND our fur babies. Given the temptation of yummy treats over the holidays, these resolutions are often centered around health and weight. Be honest, did your pet put on a few pound over the holidays? If you and your pet have resolved to greet 2016 with a new food attitude, here are some tips to help you, help your pet:
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, Food, Pet Health, pet health, Treats
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.
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, Pet Health, Pet Safety, safety
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.
The Dirty Dog Pet Photo Contest ended Monday night and we are happy to say it was a big splash. We laughed, we cried, we saw so many muddy mutts! With all of these dogs in desperate need of a deep clean grooming, the judges had the tough task of choosing only ten winners. It was a mucky job, but someone had to do it!
Tags: best friends news, Contest, cute, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, Facebook, funny dogs, Grooming, grooming, Instagram, pet behavior, Pets, photo contest
Tags: cute, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, Pet Events, pet info, Pets, Puppies
Happy Spring! Can you believe that spring has officially begun? Time for spring cleaning, changing the batteries in the smoke alarms, and time to start thinking about spending some more time outdoors. Depending on where you live, this means that our furry family members will be outside more and will be exposed to those pesky fleas and ticks. Fortunately, as a responsible pet parent, you are going to be proactive about their protection.
Tags: Ask the Vet, Cats, cats, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, pet behavior, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets, tips, Vet
It's not quite Mother's Day yet, but after hearing this story and watching the video, we wanted to honor one very special mother.
Tags: dog safety, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, pet videos, Pets, safety
Tags: best friends news, Contest, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, Facebook, funny dogs, grooming, Instagram, pet behavior, pet info, Pets, photo contest
This past November, our very own Dr. Flavia Zorgniotti, from Phoenix Veterinary Hospital in Wayland, MA held a lecture discussing acupuncture for pets. We were very excited how well received the lecture was and even more excited about Wicked Local's coverage of the event.
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pets, Vet