When you’ve had your pet for years, it can be heartbreaking to watch as they age. Pets undergo many of the life changes that people do, and they can be just as challenging. Here are some of the challenges of caring for a senior pet, and some suggestions to make it easier. What is Considered …
In 2016, the size of the pet food industry was a whopping 24.6 billion dollars. By 2022, that number is expected to grow to over $30 billion. With so much money in the industry, you might expect that pet food manufacturers have the resources and desire to ensure that their products support your pet’s health and …
Summertime is nearly here, and in Houston, the temperatures are already climbing. As you plan more barbeques and pool parties, your poor pet often gets left behind. To make up for that, you might let them in the backyard with you while you both catch some rays. With all the summertime fun going on around you, maybe …
The holidays are all about slowing down and spending quality time with family and friends. Sometimes that’s easier to do if you leave the everyday demands of home behind. Taking a short vacation with the people most important to you is a great way to create lasting memories and to celebrate this wonderful time of …
You have three basic choices when you’re going to be away from home for a pet sitter: Leave your pets in the care of a neighbor, friend or teen Hire a solo pet sitter who does all the care, visiting and interaction themselves Hire a professional pet sitting company with multiple trained providers When you …
Your pet is an important part of your life. Good nutrition, adequate exercise, and regular veterinarian visits are crucial to keep your pet as healthy and happy as possible. Many people, however, may often overlook the importance of dental care. Just as good dental care can contribute to the overall health of people; it’s just as important for …
Deirdre’s gangly, year-old German shepherd, Wesley, was hanging his head out a fully open car window when he saw something too tempting to resist and leaped into traffic. She screamed his name, and pulled over to the curb as soon as possible. But Wesley was gone and now a lost dog. An hour later, Deirdre …
As we discussed in previous blogs, it is important to socialize your dog. On occasion, just as you would experience illness from being around others, so does your dog. Your dog is much more like you than may have suspected. That’s because just like humans, dogs can get colds that can leave them feeling miserable …
Triggers and How to Manage Symptoms Itching, sneezing, runny eyes. These are all common allergy symptoms that present in pets. While most people are familiar with pet allergies in humans, many are not aware that our furry friends can suffer from many of the same allergens. As pets can’t communicate their distress, it’s not always …
A dog quickly becomes an intricate part of the family it joins. Leading many to feel as if their dog is as much of a child as the two legged variety. Consequently, as a responsible pet parent, you of course care about your dog’s happiness and their health. Just as you would your human children. …
