Heartworm season is only a few weeks away. As the weather warms up, mosquitos, as well as other pests, begin to emerge. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to transmit heartworm larvae to your pet. Over the…
Halloween is both an enjoyable and scary experience. Whether you are taking your pet trick-or-treating with the family, or leaving them at home to greet people, there are a few considerations for pet owners to think about: Not every animal…
The holiday season is upon us and with that comes a decision many pet owners face: whether or not to kennel their furry friend. While kenneling or boarding your pet may be the best choice for your family needs, it…
The leaves are falling, the weather is getting cooler, and store shelves are stocked with candy as far as the eye can see. Halloween can be an enjoyable time of year for dressing up our four-legged friends in just about…
The weather during August in Wisconsin can sometimes be the hottest month of the year. Not only do we feel the heat and humidity, but our four-legged friends also share the experience. As we move into the dog days of…
With the hustle and bustle that comes every year in December, we need to remember to keep our pets safe when celebrating the holidays. There are many things to keep in mind during this season to make sure our pets…
Vaccines have really become a hot topic in both human and veterinary medicine these last few years. About 10 years ago, a few researchers/pathologists came forward with a hypothesis which suggested that by over-vaccinating our pets (and children) we were harming their…
The answer to that question is a resounding NO. The company 1800PetMeds, formerly known as PetMed Express, would like you to think that they are offering the exact same products as your veterinarian. That is simply not true. When you order…
Looking for a natural way to repel insects on our dogs? Consider this essential oils tip: With summer comes fleas, ticks and mosquitoes. For those of us who like to spend this time outside with our dogs, we know how…
Fall has officially arrived! Your pets might be feeling the relief from summer heat, but that doesn’t mean the threat of fleas and ticks has passed. Especially in our continuing warm weather, flea and tick prevention and treatment is as…
