Posts from May, 2015

If you are like many pet owners, the moment you begin to think about your pet’s wellness exam may coincide with a moment of dread. Thoughts like, “How am I going to put Fluffy in her carrier?!?” or, “Will Banjo try and run when I get the leash?” start to flood our mind as we feel the panic start to set in. Some of us also feel a sense of worry about seeing our pets age, and perhaps feel a tinge of avoidance when the annual exam rolls around.

However, wellness exams, like our own yearly physicals, are important to keeping your pet healthy. And, when you are prepared, these exams can provide opportunities for enhanced well-being for our pets, slow down the progression of age-related conditions, and even help diagnose issues before they take a turn for the worst. Continue…

The bond between pet parent and much-loved furry family member can be one of the strongest, deepened through the experience of unconditional love. That is why, when the time comes to say goodbye, the loss of a pet is felt so deeply and is never easy. It can leave us struggling to get past the grief and with a huge feeling of emptiness for that spirited love that was once so near. Continue…

Dogs have existed and worked alongside us for more than 14,000 years, offering us protection and assisting us in the hunt for food and shelter. New research reveals that this relationship with canines was as beneficial to canines as it was to us humans. Continue…