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Summer: The Perfect Time to Help Your Dog Shed Extra Pounds
posted: Jul. 23, 2018.
Summer, with its warm temperatures and sunny skies, is a time to get outside, be active and make the most of longer, brighter days. Summer is the perfect time to help our dogs (and ourselves) shed those extra winter pounds. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care,  Exercise Nutrition & Obesity -
Ditch the Itch: Skin Allergies in Dogs
posted: Jul. 11, 2018.
If your dog is itching, there can be many causes, including skin allergies. Up to one-half of American dogs are allergic and most allergies affect a dog’s skin. The degree of sensitivity and allergic reactivity varies from dog to dog and can change over time. Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Is Your Pet Allergic to Fleas?
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
We all know what a pain in the rear a flea infestation can be to us and our animals. But did you realize that some pets are actually allergic to Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Curious Critters: Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Summertime
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Summer is the ideal time for adventure. For many of us, that means hitting the trails with our furry family to see what the natural world has to offer. The Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Heat Exhaustion: A Real Danger
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Heat exhaustion, or heat stroke, is an all-too-real danger for pets in the summer months. It can have devastating consequences, and can even be fatal. Keep yourself informed about the Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Health and Hygiene: Why Grooming Is Important
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
From cats and dogs to birds and bunnies, animals do seem to take a certain pride in their appearance and work hard to look good. But for all animals, preening Read moreCategory: Pet Health & Wellness,  Pet Grooming & Style,  Seasonal Pet Care -
First Mate Fido: Boating and Your Dog
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As the weather heats up, many of us are headed to the lake for a little rest and relaxation on the boat. Not surprisingly, many dog owners enjoy taking their Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Baby it’s Cold Outside: Winter Weather Pet Health and Safety
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Check out these winter weather health and safety considerations for your pet. Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
The Case for Year-Round Pet Parasite Prevention
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
When the winters get as cold as they do here in Michigan, it is tempting to ditch the monthly parasite preventatives and save a few bucks. After all, fleas, ticks, Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Seasonal Pet Allergies
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Spring has arrived and pollen is starting to fly. But did you know that, just like people, our pets can suffer from seasonal allergies, too?You may have heard the term Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Seasonal Pet Care,  Pet Travel & Boarding -
The Dog Days of Summer: Pet Safety and Summer Fun
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Now that summer has arrived, you’ll want to enjoy the outdoors with your dog as much as possible. But, after the harsh winter weather and the quality time you and Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
It’s Hot! –Keeping Your Pets Cool
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
As the temperature begins to rise well above the comfort zone, it’s only natural that we, as pet owners, begin to consider our pet’s health and safety in the summer Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Safe Swimming and Boating with Your Pet
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Most of us love to spend long weekends and summer days on the many lakes and rivers of Michigan and the Midwest, especially as the temperature starts to climb! One Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
End of Summer Meltdown: Heat Awareness and Pet Safety
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
It’s safe to say that many of us are starting to look to fall. The late-summer Michigan mornings are bringing cooler weather and daytime highs are starting to level off Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  The Great Outdoors,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Bug-Be-Gone: Protecting Your Pet From Fleas, Ticks, and Other Pests
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Whether you are running around with the fly swatter, lighting enough citronella candles to illuminate the night, or wielding the bug spray like a teenager with Aquanet in the 80s, Read moreCategory: For The Dogs,  Fleas Ticks & Heartworm,  Seasonal Pet Care -
Taking Care of Pet Paws During the Summer Scorch
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Most pet parents give their pet’s paws little thought. Maybe it’s because pet paws aren’t very noticeable or because issues such as dental care or vaccinations seem more pressing or Read moreCategory: Pet Safety,  Pet Grooming & Style,  Seasonal Pet Care