Bring Them Home With Pet Microchipping

Bring Them Home With Pet Microchipping

Picture this – you arrive home after a long day of work only to discover that your pet is nowhere to be found, and the back door is wide open. Or perhaps a friend or worker has been in your home and left the door or gate ajar, allowing your little explorer to slip away unnoticed. […]

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The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet When Disaster Strikes

The Best Ways to Protect Your Pet When Disaster Strikes

Charlotte has a reputation for mild weather, but we’re actually the ice storm capital of America. Indeed, our winters can be extreme, but our summers also compete with record-breaking temperatures. Additionally, tornadoes, hurricanes, and even drought are all possible contenders when it comes to natural disasters in our area. Although preparing for an emergency isn’t […]

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Safe Haven: Pet Safety at Home

Safe Haven: Pet Safety at Home

It happens to even the most dedicated and vigilant pet owners… After several years of completely ignoring the bookshelf philodendron, the family pet decides to give those leaves a try. Or, they get a wild hair to excavate the contents of your guests’ handbag, only to lick up a stray pill.  The truth is that […]

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Sweet Smells? Essential Oils and Pets

Sweet Smells? Essential Oils and Pets

Aromatherapy has been around for many years, but nowadays, essential oils are all the rage. Recently, people have been using essential oils in a number of home remedies. They’re touted for relieving everything from muscle aches to depression to allergies. This begs the question – is it safe to mix essential oils and pets? The […]

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Too Good to be True? Swoon-Worthy Pet Boarding, Camps, and Grooming Services

Too Good to be True? Swoon-Worthy Pet Boarding, Camps, and Grooming Services

You know that unshakable feeling that you’ve forgotten something, like turning off the oven or, like the movie Home Alone, conducting a proper head count? Equally disquieting is the sense that your pet is getting into trouble in your absence or isn’t being cared for in the way they’re accustomed to at home. Pet boarding […]

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An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

An Eye on Pet Safety in the Backyard

People who live in apartments have understandable “yard envy” – especially if they share their place with a pet. To be sure, a fenced-in area brings a lot to the table, but that doesn’t mean yards are always risk-free. When pet safety is observed in and around the backyard, pet owners can truly have the […]

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Tip-Toe Through the Tulips: Enjoying Spring With Pet Safety in Mind

Tip-Toe Through the Tulips: Enjoying Spring With Pet Safety in Mind

Ah, there’s nothing quite like spring with its beautiful new blossoms, crisp smell of grass, and all the spring break vacation opportunities. What’s not to love?! Spring is also a great time to get bored pets back outside for some outdoor fun. With this in mind, spring pet safety is a must. Keep reading to […]

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Bugs Don’t Take a Break: Why Year-Round Parasite Prevention is a Must

Bugs Don’t Take a Break: Why Year-Round Parasite Prevention is a Must

Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and other creepy crawlies…a summer problem, right? Wrong. Contrary to popular belief, parasites continue to thrive year-round, even when the weather turns brisk. Despite the occasional chilly temperatures, these formidable foes continue to wreak havoc on our pets (and sometimes on us). While it may be tempting to save a few bucks […]

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How Do You Know? Recognizing and Dealing With a Pet Emergency

How Do You Know? Recognizing and Dealing With a Pet Emergency

Animals display signs of illness or injury in a variety of ways. Likewise, sometimes a pet exhibits dangerous symptoms only for them to clear up within a couple of hours. As a responsible pet owner, how do you know whether to “wait it out” or to seek help for a pet emergency? Although it can […]

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How Children Should Interact with Dogs!

How Children Should Interact with Dogs!

Dr. Jillian Richter Children can often be the recipients of serious and sometimes life threatening bites from dogs and cats. Without realizing it, children may be provoking the animal with their body language and actions! It is important to teach children the proper way to approach and interact with animals at a young age to […]

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