It’s National Pet Day, So Spread the Word!
It’s National Pet Day, but if you’re a pet owner, you know there’s seldom a day that passes that you don’t celebrate the inclusion of your other “kids” in your world. So, go ahead and hug, kiss, or pet your babies a little extra today because they make us happier and healthier just by being in our lives. It’s true! For more than 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has striven to determine the physical and mental benefits of pet ownership. As many of you likely know, not only can they...
The Ultimate Kitten Care Guide
Learn how to prepare for bringing a kitten home, ensure your kitten has everything they need, and find out about managing cat dental care. Kittens are bundles of energy and joy, and as cat parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure they have everything they need to thrive. This guide will cover what you need for kitten care, including tips about supplies, food, kitten-proofing, and more! Get Your Kitten Supplies Kittens are pretty low maintenance, but there are some things you’ll need to keep your kitty happy and healthy....
FDA Approves Generic Motion Sickness Drug for Dogs
At the beginning of April, the FDA officially approved maropitant citrate, a generic medication used to treat motion sickness in dogs. Maropitant citrate is an antiemetic used in dogs and cats. Antiemetics are medications aimed at preventing or treating nausea and vomiting. Up until now, the only FDA-approved medication containing the ingredient maropitant citrate was the brand name drug Cerenia. Photo: Pixabay/Heszter In addition, maropitant citrate is also used to treat acute nausea in other situations, like dogs recovering from...
Bird Flu is Now Taking Out Cats and Dogs with Increased Frequency
Another cat here in the U.S. has died of H5N1 avian influenza, aka bird flu. This brings the total up to six infected felines since January 2023, all of which were confirmed to have succumbed to the lethal virus. The news raises further concerns over the spread of the disease in mammals — particularly since a dog in Canada reportedly died last week from it, too. Of the confirmed feline deaths, three of the five kitties came from Nebraska and two were from Oregon. All died within a three-month period between January and March 2023. The...
How to Introduce Your Cat to a New Kitty Companion
Cats can be territorial and may not take kindly to a new kitty coming into the household. These six steps will help maintain harmony when making introductions. You already have a cat. But there’s a precious tabby at the local animal shelter waiting for his forever home — your home! The question is, how will your current cat respond? She may love the idea…but on the other hand, she may need help adapting to the newcomer. To help ensure a smooth, stress-free introduction between two cats, follow the six steps in this article....
Can I Use Mushrooms for Pet Allergies?
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Invest in a Pet-Friendly Franchise That’s Revolutionizing Lawn Care!
Have you thought about starting your own business but are worried about security and a steady income? Become a franchise owner with NaturaLawn of America® and run your own business and enjoy stability and consistent cash flow! Starting your own business from the ground up takes time, money, dedication, and risk. But when you become a NaturaLawn® of America franchisee, you minimize your risk, ensure your security, and still get to be your own boss. What’s more, you get to be part of an environmentally and pet-friendly lawn...
Dental Care for Every Stage of Your Dog or Cat’s Life
Whether your dog or cat is a youngster or a senior, or anything in between, regular dental care throughout his life is vital for maintaining strong teeth and gums, and preventing painful problems. Dental disease is one of the most common problems in our dogs and cats. It’s also one of the easier conditions to prevent or minimize, although it requires regular and consistent dental care throughout the animal’s life. This article offers an integrative approach to canine and feline dental care, from babyhood to the senior years. Start...
Pain-Free Diabetes Testing for Dogs and Cats
This breakthrough technology means you no longer have to use a painful lancet to draw blood samples from your diabetic dog or cat. If you have a dog or cat with diabetes, you know that poking her with a lancet to get blood for a glucose sample hurts you almost as much as it does her. No one wants to cause their animal pain, especially when the goal is simply to help them live healthy, happy lives. Collaboration Is Born PetTest Genteel is quite literally the breakthrough technology diabetic dog and cat parents have been waiting for....
10 Ways You Might Be Unknowingly Stressing Your Pet Out
Nobody wants to see their pet in distress, and we’ll go to great lengths to keep it from happening. The reality is we can’t always avoid it. But what if you found out that something as innocuous as looking at them or feeding them something new was causing them stress? You’d want to stop it immediately, wouldn’t you? Well, hold onto your hat because you might be blown away by some of the fears Fido could be harboring and the triggers that set them off. Recently, a group of animal experts spoke with Insider to discuss...
