Toothbrushes aren’t just for people! When it comes to keeping teeth and gums healthy, humans aren’t the only creatures that benefit from a good brushing! For many of the same reasons as people, dogs are subject to gum disease and tooth loss from poor dental health. In fact, it’s estimated that 85% of pets have […]

If you’re a dog lover, chances are sometime in your life you’ve experienced that pit-of-the-stomach feeling of a dog getting loose. Maybe you didn’t think they could jump over the back fence or they made a dash out the front door when you opened it to let someone in. When pets get lost, they don’t […]

In just a few weeks the United States will turn 241 years old! While this is definitely something to be celebrated, most dogs will likely show much less enthusiasm than you will! The 4th of July presents some unique challenges for canines. We share a few ideas for lessening the impact of fireworks and all […]

Few of us pet lovers need a reason to celebrate our pets, but we’ve got one! Pet Appreciation Week runs from June 4th to 10th this year. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or even a goldfish, pets add lots to life. Science points to plenty of health benefits from owning a pet ranging from lower […]

Going for weeks on end without brushing our hair sounds pretty crazy and admittedly it is. But we’re all guilty of doing that same thing to our dog when life gets hectic! Just like people, most dogs enjoy a good brushing. If you need some reasons to get started, we’ve listed a few below. It […]

If you’ve ever had your pet slip out the back door unexpectedly or been out roaming the neighborhood looking for a pet that’s gone missing you know that pit of your stomach feeling that comes when loved pet has gone missing. Chipping your dog or cat can help give you extra peace of mind. In […]

Summer travel season is just around the bend! With arrival of the warm weather months lots of us get ready to hit the beach, head for the mountains, or whatever summer vacation means to you. If you have a dog or cat it’s often not possible to bring them along for the ride. If you’ll […]

Easter time is loads of fun, especially if you have little ones. And even if you don’t I’m sure you appreciate the broader range of chocolate candy options you’ll only see this time of year in the grocery store candy aisle! However, for your four-legged friends this holiday presents some extremely interesting and potentially harmful […]

We’ve had a very unusual springtime here in the Greenville area with tee shirt weather days in abundance while the cold usually associated with this month has been largely MIA. In fact, this February was the warmest since scientists have been keeping records! Along with warmer temperatures come warm weather hazards like mosquitoes. If you have […]