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Healthy Dental Practices for Pets

February has been declared Pet Dental Month --and for good reason. The most common disease seen by veterinarians is dental disease. In fact, 75-85% of pets over the age of 2 have dental disease of some form. You’re probably thinking: Great, I don’t like going to the dentist, I can only imagine how...

Winter Walking Tips With Your Dog

Walks are great exercise and mental stimulation for your dog, and even on the coldest days, a walk can be a welcome activity. By knowing how to safely walk your dog in winter, both you and your canine companion can enjoy fresh air, exercise, and fun on regular walks. The Risks of Cold Weather...

Cold Weather Safety for Pets

When temperatures drop, we layer up in warm clothes, turn up the furnace, enjoy hot drinks, and take other steps to stay warm and safe. But what about our pets? Practicing good cold weather safety for pets is essential to keep all our furry, scaled, and feathered family members safe and comfortable...

Holiday Gifts for Pets

Pets of all shapes, sizes, and species often become treasured members of the family, and what better way to include them in holiday celebrations than with gifts of their own? Choosing the right gift for your pet is harder than just grabbing the latest seasonal trinket, however, and it is important...

Tips to Keep Pets and Christmas Trees Separate

In many homes, a beautifully decorated Christmas tree is the undisputed centerpiece of holiday decorations. Unfortunately, the garlands, tinsel, lights, and ornaments are just as attractive to pets, but can be dangerous if cats and dogs decide this unusual tree is a new and fascinating toy. There...

How to Choose the Right Food for Your Dog

Good food is the key to good health and a long life for your dog, but there are dozens of dog foods to choose from. There are many different brands of dog food, with different blends for specific pet needs, different flavors, ingredients, and nutritional needs, along with wet, dry, and semi-moist...

Games to Play With Your Small Animals

All pets need play, but you can't take a hamster for a walk, teach a ferret to catch a Frisbee or play fetch with a parakeet – so what games can you play? The Importance of Play In the wild, small animals stay fit and alert as they scavenge for food, evade predators, seek out shelter, court mates,...

Why Every Dog Should Be Tagged

Dogs are often described as man’s best friend. As owners we believe that our dog sees us the same way. Yes, they are our pets and yes, they are animals, but we treat them like they are family. To take a quote from a popular Disney Movie, ‘family means nobody gets left behind.’ Losing a dog can be...

What Is Catnip and Why Do Cats Go Crazy for It?

Every cat owner has offered their cat a sniff or taste of catnip and giggled at the ensuing nuttiness of their furry friend, but what exactly is catnip and why do cats go head over paws for it? What IS Catnip? Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an herb in the mint family. It is a perennial plant,...

Dog Tricks: Three Steps For Teaching A Dog To High Five

When you’re happy about something you may find yourself high-fiving one of your buddies. It’s time to get your dog in on the action too. Here is the way to train your dog how to high five:1) Shake firstThe saying goes that before you can run you have to walk. This situation isn’t any different....

Choosing the Right Crate for Your Pet

Crates are essential gear for any pet, not just for cats and dogs, but also for ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and other small pets. Whether you use the crate strictly for trips to the vet or groomers, need it for long distance travel or use it daily for housebreaking, feeding, nighttime or other...

How To Tell When Your Dog Is Dehydrated

There are several different reasons dogs lose water from their body. A few ways this can happen is through panting, urinating, and evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces. Obviously, dogs replenish their fluids by drinking water or other liquids, and also by eating moist foods. Even a...

Why Does Your Cat “Love” Bite?

Cats have a reputation for being temperamental and finicky, and never is that more apparent then when your seemingly gentle, contented kitty suddenly and unexpectedly bites, with no obvious explanation or trigger. What do these “love” bites really mean? What Is a Love Bite? A love bite is a...

How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet Safely and Easily

Ticks can be bothersome, even dangerous, pests, but you can easily remove them if your pet does pick one up. Removing ticks safely and easily can help keep your pet comfortable and healthy, even if ticks are a nuisance. About Ticks Ticks are eight-legged parasites that bite through the skin and...

Tips To Prevent Barn Flies

With summertime in full swing, it means there are longer days and more time you can spend outside with your barn animals. However, summertime and warm weather also means that flies begin to reproduce and will start tormenting your livestock. Follow these tips to fight back and prevent barn flies...

Summer Season Allergies in Dogs

Many pet owners are all too familiar with their own seasonal allergies, from pollen to mold to insect bites. But what about your dog’s allergies? Pets can suffer from seasonal allergies just as much as their owners, and it is important to recognize the symptoms of summer allergies in dogs to help...

Considering Raw Food for Your Pet?

It can be tempting to feed your pet a raw food diet, but is it the safest, healthiest option? Understanding what raw food means for cats and dogs and how to prepare a raw food diet properly can help you choose the best meals for your pet. What a Raw Food Diet Really Is A raw food diet is fresh,...

Controlling Fleas and Ticks on Your Pet

Fleas and ticks are uncomfortable for pets and humans alike, and because these parasites can spread diseases and cause anemia, it is imperative that pet owners take steps to control them. Fortunately, there are many options available for controlling fleas and ticks on cats and dogs, making these...

Tips on Rooster Care

A rooster can be a valuable and even an essential addition to your poultry flock, but you need to be prepared to meet these birds’ unique needs. Understanding roosters, their roles in a backyard poultry flock, and their special care requirements can help you keep your flock healthy and productive....

Entertaining Pets While Social Distancing

When social distancing is necessary, we have many options to entertain ourselves – books, videos, working from home, cleaning, gardening, board games, texting, online games, crafts, podcasts, and much more – but what about pets? Severe disruptions to our daily routines can be just as stressful to...

Covid-19 Store Update

We wanted to reach out to our wonderful customers regarding COVID-19. As with many, we’re concerned about the corona-virus and are monitoring it closely. Information is changing rapidly, but we wanted to inform you about the measures we’re taking at our store: We are OPEN! As of now, we are open...

Common Chick Diseases to Look Out For

A healthy chick will grow strong and be a productive member of your flock, but a sick chick can quickly infect other chicks or introduce diseases to the rest of your poultry. Left untreated, many chick diseases have alarmingly high mortality rates, but fortunately it can be easy to spot diseases so...

Adding New Chicks to Your Flock

Whether you need to replace aging hens, want to increase the diversity of your poultry or just need a few more chickens to meet your needs or increase your profits, you must take great care when adding new chicks to your flock. Fortunately, if you understand the needs of new chicks and the...

Dental Care Tips for Your Pet

Healthy teeth and gums are essential for all pets, from chewing and eating to grooming, defense and clean breath. With just a few steps, pet owners can keep their pet's mouth healthy and avoid a range of unpleasant and dangerous health issues that result from poor dental care. Know the Signs The...

Vaccinations and Parasite Control in Fall and Winter

Vaccinations and parasite control are critical in fall and winter, just as you are bringing your livestock into close contact in preparation for colder months and harsher weather. By taking steps to protect your cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, goats, and other livestock, you can ensure they are...