We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.   MEET MS. HANNAH!   Breed: Alaskan Malamute Age/Gender/Size: 6 ½  years / Female / Extra Large (100 lbs) Likes: Snacking on cheese curds, Netflix and hikes (to work… Read More

Many pet parents welcome a new puppy home with excitement and anticipation of watching him or her grow up. Some pet parents choose a dog based on their lifestyle or hobbies, while others choose based on breed or size. It is important to recognize that each dog is genetically unique and will ultimately grow at… Read More

As a pet lover, it’s likely no surprise to you that pets make people happier. In fact, there’s an entire research group (the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, or HABRI) dedicated to proving it. But you don’t need scientific proof to know this; you just feel it. It’s in the way your pet happily greets… Read More

In a previous post, our veterinarian contributor discussed canine coronavirus and how it differs from COVID-19. We have also posted a follow-up article about feline coronavirus. To summarize, here’s what we know: COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that affects humans. It is different than canine coronavirus or feline coronavirus. There’s a possibility that pets who… Read More

As the U.S. is increasingly locked down due to the global pandemic Coronavirus or COVID-19, you may be wondering how to take care of your pets if they need veterinary help and you can’t safely go out. Or if you are one of the people considered at higher risk, even how to get food or… Read More

Key Takeaways Should you run out of dog food, there’s a good chance you have the ingredients for an “in a pinch” meal or two for your dog. Know which foods are healthy for dogs and which ones to avoid before you assemble a meal. Human meals for dogs are not long-term solutions because they… Read More

Though dogs and cats cannot become sick from COVID-19, they still see the effects of quarantine. For pets who have families, many are benefitting from extra time with their pet parents being home. However, pet shelters and rescues are feeling a strain during this trying time. Pet rescue organizations are facing a shortage of volunteers… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.   MEET RANDY! Breed: Alaskan Malamute Age/Gender/Size: 10 years / Male / Large (60 + lbs) Likes: Exploring and going on adventures Special Considerations: I need a securely… Read More

So, you are in Northern California or New York City where the COVID-19 virus is running rampant and you’ve been ordered to shelter-in-place, in other words, stay home. Even without a shelter-in-place requirement, with so many businesses and recreational activities shut down, you may find yourself home more than usual and looking for ways to… Read More

Updated April 30, 2020: As the COVID-19 pandemic information changes and evolves, we are committed to being a source of the most up-to-date information for you, our concerned pet parents. Since this article was published discussing the differences between coronaviruses that are commonly seen in cats and the human COVID-19 virus, some new information has… Read More

Dogs have a long and rich history in the country of Ireland, especially working dogs who have tended sheep, chased off wolves and been used for hunting in the mountains, woods and bogs of the Emerald Isle. Even today, if you visit the Irish countryside, you are likely to see border collies, the herding dogs… Read More