It’s an exciting feeling when you book a vacation. Finally, you can relax and enjoy – no work, cleaning, or errands to worry about. And then it hits you – what are you going to do with your dog? You don’t want to inconvenience your family or friends by asking them to watch your dog, and so, you’re … Read More
How Cold is Too Cold for My Dog?
Thanks to our friends at PetPlan and Tufts University, we are able to pass along a superb article and reference sheet answering the question, "How cold is too cold for my dog?" When looking at the chart to the left, simply find the outdoor temperature, plus the size of your dog, and you can … Read More
Keeping Pets Safe on Halloween!
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters recently published a great list of tips for us all to help us remember that our pets may not have as much fun on Halloween as we humans do. Here are the highlights of the article: If you’re hosting a Halloween party or just welcoming trick … Read More
Pet Disaster Preparedness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (aka CDC) published a wonderful article recently to help pet owners plan for the types of disasters that could potentially happen in your area, and how to put together a disaster kit for your pets. You can help protect the health of your pet, your … Read More
Top 10 Reasons to Avoid Traveling with Pets
Summer is quickly approaching, and many of us are eager to experience a change in scenery. An important thing to keep in mind is that our pets are highly sensitive beings, and do not always understand the changes in their environment and comfort zone. Read on for PetTech's list of ten things to … Read More
Lost Pet Preparedness
TIPS ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR PET While we hope this never happens to you, it’s always best to be prepared. We’ve gathered a list of tips to help you in your search should you ever need to do so. The most important thing to remember is Don’t Waste Time! The faster you begin looking, … Read More
What is Leptospirosis and How to Prevent it!
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can be transmitted from one animal to another animal or human. Dogs typically become infected when they come into contact with wet grass, soil, puddles, streams or ponds contaminated with the urine of infected animals. The bacteria can enter through a cut … Read More
Poisonous Plants for Pets List – 2017
We know it doesn't seem as if we will be planting flowers, trees or vegetables any time soon, but Spring really is right around the corner! As we welcome the warmer weather, please remember that there are a lot of plants that pet owners should avoid in order to keep their little buddies safe. … Read More
March – Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month
There are so many hidden dangers for pets in our homes, and in our yards. Learning and understanding what they are, and how to keep our pets safe, is of utmost importance. The month of March is dedicated to making pet owners aware of things that are poisons for our dogs and cats. Below is the … Read More
Evanger’s Pet Food Recall – Euthanasia Drug Found!
As much as we enjoy sharing uplifting and fun information on our Blog, there are times when topic are more serious in nature that we want to alert you of ASAP. If you haven't hear/saw/read the news, Evanger's Dog and Cat Food has issued a recall after detecting traces of a drug called … Read More