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 assisting our fellow animal lovers. The best part is, our group of dedicated clients and/or readers continues to grow and provide feedback on what is the most interesting. We are pleased to consider what our online community collectively thought the most relevant or pertinent topics were, and will use that information to carefully craft future pet care blogs.

Whether you’ve seen these before or not, we welcome you to our Top 10 Pet Care Blogs of the Year:

  1. Good Licks: Our favorite DIY Frozen Pet Treats – Who doesn’t love a cool treat on a hot day? With summer in full swing, many of us are enjoying the occasional (or not so occasional) ice cream cone or frozen confection. Our pets can derive just as much benefit from something cold to nibble on, and fortunately, frozen pet treats are easy to make at home with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Read More…
  2. How to Find the Perfect Pet Daycare – Doggie daycares are becoming increasingly popular among busy owners who value socialization but are unable to be home with their pets during the day. That’s why pet daycare is a great alternative to provide your best pal with plenty of enrichment, exercise, and attention. Read More…

  3. Pill Popper Problems? New Tricks for Giving Medication to a Pet –Whether your pet is a seasoned pill popper or has never had to take anything, we have ideas that give you the edge in giving medication to a pet. Many pets become wise to the standard tricks for administering medication, leaving pet owners frustrated and in need of new ideas and techniques for giving your pet the important medicine he or she needs. 
  4. Canine I.Q.: How Smart is My Dog? – Dogs are widely recognized as one of the most intelligent members of the animal kingdom. Anyone who has ever witnessed a dog following complicated sheep herding commands or sniffing out cancer molecules would agree. Read More…
  5. Canine Curiosities: ULVH Answers 5 of the Most-Asked Questions About Dogs –Although dogs are truly humankind’s’ best friends, many of their behaviors can leave us downright perplexed. Because we believe that anything that fosters understanding between people and their pets should be encouraged, your friends at Union Lake Pet Services have put together a list of some of the most commonly asked questions about dogs for your reading enjoyment. Read More…

Please take care and have a safe, happy, and healthy new year from all of us at Union Lake Pet Services.