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Moving is a stressful event for every family member, with children changing schools, leaving old friends and meeting new ones, and learning a new neighborhood, adults working on overwhelming paperwork while setting up new utility and professional services, and everyone packing and unpacking, organizing new spaces, and so much more. But what about our feline family members – how can you help them adjust to a new home safely and comfortably? How Moving Can Affect Cats Cats are creatures of habit, and dramatic changes to their routines can be unsettling. Moving to a new home is very disorienting to a...

The scorching summer heat can pose significant risks to our beloved pets. As pet owners, it's crucial to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and well-being during the hot months. This blog will provide you with essential tips to help keep your furry friends safe, cool, and comfortable when temperatures soar. Hydration is Paramount: One of the most critical aspects of summer pet care is maintaining proper hydration. Always provide fresh and cool water for your pets, both indoors and outdoors. Consider investing in a pet water fountain or automatic watering system to ensure a continuous supply. Additionally, carry...

We all love spending those long summer days outdoors with our pets. Let’s face it, they’re our furry companions and wherever we go, they go too.  Keep in mind that like humans, not every pet can stand the heat. Where I come from down in Atlanta, Georgia during the summer, the mornings are hot, the nights are hotter, and the days are the hottest. With record summer temperatures occurring across the country, follow these tips to keep you and your pet safe, happy, and healthy. First, at the beginning of the summer take your pet for a check-up at the...

Worms are common parasites that infect dogs, causing everything from mild discomfort and illness to severe reactions and death. Quickly recognizing the signs of worms and taking appropriate treatment steps is essential to keep your dog in good health. Fortunately, there are also good preventative measures you can take to minimize your dog's exposure to worms. Types of Worms Dogs May Get There are several types of internal parasites that can affect dogs. The most common types of worms in dogs include… Roundworms Tapeworms Hookworms Whipworms Heartworms Threadworms While some of these parasites look distinctive and can be easily recognized...

We all know the importance of wearing sunblock, sunglasses, broad-brimmed hats, and other gear to protect our skin from the harsh summer sun, but how do you protect your pets? Can pets get sunburned? What Pets Can Get Sunburned Many popular pets are just as vulnerable to sunburn as their owners. Cats and dogs are especially prone to sunburn, particularly breeds with very short or fine coats, as well as hairless breeds like the American hairless terrier and hairless Chinese crested dogs or sphynx and donskoy cat breeds. Breeds that have heavy seasonal shedding or white fur are also more...