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APPOINTMENTChoosing the Right Leash for Your Dog
Spring has sprung, and that means dusting off the sneakers and heading out with your dog for some fresh air and sunshine. But, wait; you remember that you still need to get a new leash for your fur friend. However, with all the products on the market, the...
Let the Fur Fall: A Quick Guide to Pet Shedding This Spring
If you know someone with a collection of lint brushes stashed throughout their home, car, and office, chances are, you’re dealing with a consummate pet lover. Indeed, the correlation is so extreme in some cases that one could quickly gauge a person’s...
A Good Combination: Pets and Kids Make Spring Break Fun
An entire week off from school is fast approaching. What are you going to do with your pets and kids running wild around the house? Send them outside, of course! But wait, it’s a muddy mess out there right now…what to do, what to do? The fact is that while...
Union Lake’s Turf Yards Benefit Pets!
If you’ve ever thought about natural grass lawns, you might reach the conclusion that they’re pleasant but can be challenging to maintain. While soft to touch and stunning to view, natural grass can be a sizable investment of time, energy, water, and...
Do Pets Grieve Like Us?
When you think about how closely our companion animals mirror our moods, emotional states, and energy levels, it’s natural to assume that they feel the way we do. We’ve all heard of dogs and cats that are highly tuned in and aware in the wake of an owner’s...
Kitty’s Got Options: All About Declaw Alternatives
Historically, cat owners everywhere defaulted to declawing their pets in order to protect their property and prevent injury. We are learning, though, that scratching is a very natural part of normal cat behavior and an important part of feline well-being....
What to Do About Resource Guarding Behaviors in Dogs
Do you have a dog who growls when anyone approaches his food bowl? Is your puppy protective about his toys or bones? Does your dog snarl when you try to move him off your couch or bed? This behavior is known as resource guarding and it can be a serious...
What Time Is It? Time to Review Our Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of the Year!
Closing the chapter on the last 12 months can be an unsettling task. Equally difficult is the task of charting a course of optimism and positivity for the new year. Either way, we’ll keep plodding along writing our pet care blogs with the intention of...
Chicken Soup for the Old Dog’s Soul: Feeding Your Senior Pet
Our pets’ needs change as they age, and a one-size-fits-all pet food rarely is the best option for our animal friends. Your puppy has different nutritional demands than the average senior pet. As your pet enters his or her golden years, it is important to...
Saving the Christmas Tree: Combating Boredom in Indoor Cats
Cats were born to move. Running, leaping, hunting, and climbing are just some of the many remarkable qualities that our feline companions possess, along with excellent vision, hearing, and a superb sense of smell. The cats of yesterday mainly lived...









