Summertime is finally here! We are experiencing higher temperatures, which means you and your pet can enjoy more outdoor activities this time of year! However, there are some precautions that you should keep in mind to keep your pet safe.

All said and done, you’ve gotten a glimpse into what you can do to help your furry friend live a long, healthy life.

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out what we consume has much to do with our overall well-being. After all, we’re what we eat.

Having multiple pets is just like having kids in that you feed them the same food, buy them the same toy

It’s faster to filter out plans that don’t suit your needs than it is to choose one.

If your pet is obese, life expectancy may be reduced by two years. Therefore, weight management is not an option. It’s a necessity.

Some emphasize the importance of independence in dogs, but dogs have a mental age similar to a two-and-a-half-year-old baby.

It’s ideal for cats to begin socialization between 3 and 9 weeks of age. This period is called the “sensitive period.”

There is no reason to go out of your way to feed a raw food diet, especially if you have to take a risk.

Socialization is an important process your pet needs to go through, as many pet experts attribute behavioral disorders to a lack of socializing.

Though the loss of appetite does not require immediate medical attention, it’s important to monitor for changes or abnormalities.

Generally, it’s recommended to bathe a cat once or twice a year. However, it can depend on the following factors: Outdoor vs. Indoor, Type of Coat.

The most accepted answer is once a month, but this can also change depending on factors such as breed, activity level, environments, and more. Let's start with the breed because it's a good starting point.

Cats should have their core vaccines. Generally, panleukopenia virus, rhinotracheitis (herpesvirus-1), calicivirus are all covered by a 3 in 1 vaccination called FVRCP.

There are a lot of treatments such as a flea and tick collar, topical preventatives, and chewable preventatives; however, you need to find the treatment that best fits your situation.

You have to register the microchip and your contact information with a national pet recovery database. Without it, there's no way to reach you even if somebody finds your lost pet.

Dogs should have their core vaccines. Generally, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza are all covered by a 4 in 1 vaccination called DHPP.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that can happen to any of your animal families in the summer. So, you should know a way to take appropriate steps.

Summertime is finally here! We are experiencing higher temperatures, which means you and your pet can enjoy more outdoor activities this time of year! However, there are some precautions that you should keep in mind to keep your pet safe.