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School’s out, and kids are home. For parents of pets and kids, this can be quite the drastic shift from those quiet days at home with your dog during the school year!  A more rambunctious household can feel overwhelming, but more time at home together means more opportunities for quality...

With kids out of school, family vacations planned, and warm weather allowing for more time outdoors, summer comes with a lot of changes to day-to-day life.  As exciting as your summer plans may be, your dog doesn’t necessarily understand the concept of summer vacation. If he’s used to quiet days...

Fresh summer haircut? Check.  Flea and tick defense? Check.  Dog-friendly vacation plans? Check.  As a diligent pet parent, you’ve done everything you can to prepare your pup for summer. That said, summer can still bring about some added anxiety in pets. With 4th of July fireworks, thunderstorms, and an uptick...

Clothes and toiletries? Check.  Favorite playlists? Check.  Snacks? Check.  Water? Check.  Dog? Check!  If you’re planning a road trip with your dog, read on for important info to keep in mind as you plan and venture out on your dog-friendly road trip!  Preparing for Your Trip You’ll need to start...

With kids out of school and long, sunny days, summer is a great time for family vacations. Of course, pets are just as much a part of the family as anyone else—so why not include our four-legged family members in the travel plans?  While traveling with pets can be fun,...

Chances are, your kitty’s got a pretty extensive self-care routine. After all, cats are so good at keeping themselves clean that you rarely—if ever—need to worry about giving your feline friend a bath!  That said, as a pet owner, it’s still important to keep an eye out for any changes...

Dogs are social creatures. Sure, you might be your pup’s best friend… but sometimes, there’s nothing like a fellow furry friend that speaks Fido’s language and enjoys the same type of play.  If your dog is the only pet in your household, you may want to consider encouraging some healthy...

While your kitty spends her days snoozing in her favorite sun spots, her immune system is hard at work. Like humans, cats need a healthy immune system during each stage of their lives—it’s their body’s first line of defense against toxins, bacteria, viruses, parasites, and more.  Simply put, a stronger...

Are you looking for some fun new ways to exercise and spend some quality time with your dog? If you’ve got a big enough backyard and are willing to invest some time and energy into training your dog to follow new commands, consider building Fido his very own agility course! ...

No cat-friendly home is complete without its share of catnip. If you’ve got multiple pets in your home, your dog may try to get in on your kitty’s catnip from time to time, leading you to wonder: is catnip safe for dogs?  As it turns out, catnip isn’t just safe...