Can Your Dog Catch Your Cold?
Many of us catch at least one cold during the winter months, and we all know how easy it is to pass a cold around the household! What about your dog? Can your dog catch your cold? Happily, no. Humans and dogs are affected by different kinds of cold germs and cannot...
Pets Love Their VIP Sitters
It’s never easy to leave your pets. You want to make sure they are relaxed and happy while you’re away. When pets are stressed, their immune system is suppressed making them more susceptible to sickness. They also experience increased heart and...
Halloween Safety Tips and Costume Ideas for Your Pet
Two ways to keep your pet safe: 1) Keep your pet indoors on Halloween. It’s a prime time for injury and malice toward pets (particularly black cats), and they are much better off in the protection of your home unless they are on a leash by your side. 2) Use a...
Dehydration & Pets
By Cate Burnette When Texas summers get as hot as they normally do, all pet parents need to watch out for our dogs and cats becoming dehydrated from a lack of body water. Dehydration occurs when the total body water is less than normal and involves loss of both...