Can Dogs Eat Avocado? A Vet's Guide to Safety, Risks, and Benefits
Avocados are a nutritious and delicious superfood for humans, but can dogs eat avocado too? The answer is more nuanced than a simple "yes" or "no." While avocados offer some health benefits, there are also potential risks to consider. This vet-approved...
Dog Tips
Can Cats Eat Cheese?
We bet you didn’t expect your feline friend to reveal to you that they enjoy eating cheese, too! When you think of cheese enthusiasts, you probably conjure up images of mice, not their natural predators, cats. However, some cats enjoy eating cheese....
Cat Tips
Puppy Fear Periods: Why Your Pup's Suddenly Scared (and How to Help)
Has your normally playful pup started acting weird? Maybe they seem jumpy, hide often, or are suddenly scared of familiar things. Don't worry—this is likely a normal stage called a puppy fear period. Let's understand why fear periods happen and what...
Puppy Tips
12 Edible Holiday Gifts for Dogs and Cats
Apartment gardening is on the rise, so you might find yourself at the garden shop this holiday season – filling orders for loved ones. Don’t forget your furry friend: Cats and dogs are also big on receiving plant gifts. You may be well aware of what is...
Lifestyle
Service Dogs, To The Rescue!
Service Dogs Have a Profound Impact On Our Wellbeing They say that a dog is a human’s best friend, but the relationships formed between service dogs and humans can transcend a typical pet companionship. Service dogs are a stabilizing presence in the...
Dog Tips
The Cost of Cat Diabetes
Feline Diabetes Treatment: Cost & Management Guide Feline diabetes mellitus, often shortened to diabetes, is a treatable condition affecting many cats. While a diagnosis can be concerning, with proper care and management, diabetic cats can live long...
Cat Tips
Why Do Dogs Get Hiccups?
As a dog parent, you might think it’s cute when your pup gets hiccups. Usually, hiccups in dogs are short-lived and fleeting, and pet guardians think nothing of it. However, in cases that hiccups last more than a few minutes, should you be concerned?...
Dog Tips
Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws All the Time?
This post was most recently updated on January 6th, 2024. After spending enough time with your pup, you start to learn their routines, behaviors, and even their quirks. For many dogs, this could look like rolling around and scratching their back on the...
Dog Tips
Top Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet
This post was most recently updated on October 19, 2021 Why and How to Get Your Pet Microchipped When you buy or adopt a new pet, your vet may promptly ask, “Would you like to microchip your newest best friend?” The answer we hope you’ll respond with...
Pet Safety
Top 10 Googled Dog Questions
Ever wonder why your dog chases his tail? Or why he spins in a circle before he lays down? Sometimes it’s hard to tell if your dog’s behavior is normal, or slightly… odd. With the help of Google, we’ve rounded up the internet’s top ten googled dog...
Dog Tips
What is the Cost of Vet School?
So You’re Thinking About Vet School? As a kid, did you spend your summers on your grandpa’s farm, snuggling all the cats and dogs (and a horse every now and then)? Maybe you had a pivotal moment as an undergraduate biology student, or perhaps a trip to...
Lifestyle
Types of Siamese Cats
Ready for a playful purring machine to enter your life? Whether you’re on the hunt for a tiny kitten or full-sized cat, you might consider a dozen characteristics before you actually land on the right type of cat for you. You might consider several cat...
Breed Tips
