by Molly Price, DVMPuppies and dogs encounter new and exciting challenges around every corner: unfamiliar people, new animals, new places, and changes to their routine (such as changes in your work schedule, a move to a new home, or a visit to the boarding kennel).It...
They can provide social, physical, mental and emotional boosts!There are very good reasons for people to get a pet — and not just because animals are cute!Animals are “so much more than pets,” says Molly Gross, CCLS, a certified child life specialist and facility dog...
By Crystal Uys · Reviewed & fact-checked by Dr. Luqman JavedBefore attempting to answer whether cats are sassier than dogs, it’s important to ensure we’re all on the same page, as the term sassy is a bit imprecise. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,...
Each year, pets get lost, injured, or worse due to being frightened by fireworks. Follow these tips to keep your pet safe.Holidays and celebrations that feature fireworks, such as the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and Labor Day, are times for joy and excitement, but...
by Sarah Wooten, DVMDo you have a timid dog? Some dogs are born with a shy personality, while other dogs have had life experiences that have caused them to become fearful. Whatever the reason, there are ways that you can help your pup gain some confidence and feel...
By Victoria Schade, CPDT-KA. Reviewed by Veronica Higgs, DVMIt’s a heartbreaking scene; after a short time away from your house, you return to a dog that’s drooling, trembling, and wide-eyed with fear. There’s a mess by the door, and the TV remote and couch cushions...
