The Reasons Why Sterilizing Your Pet May Be In His – And YOUR – Best Interest

by Robin Perdue | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog, Pet Health, Safety & Wellness

  By: Cate Burnette World Spay Day is February 23 If you’re a pet parent that frequents Facebook or reads Craig’s List or the local want ads, you can’t help but notice the huge numbers of unwanted cats and dogs living and dying in rescues and shelters throughout...

Everything You Need to Know About Dog Food

by Robin Perdue | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog, Pet Health, Safety & Wellness

By: Cate Burnette As humans have become more interested in our foods, our diets and our nutritional needs, pet parents are turning to the veterinary community to determine what foods are best suited to meet the needs of our dogs. Whether your pet eats commercially...

Pet Dental Disease Part II: Our Other Housepets

by Robin Perdue | Feb 3, 2016 | Blog, Pet Health, Safety & Wellness

  By: Cate Burnette February is Pet Dental Health Month All animals – including humans – require regular tooth and mouth cleanings to maintain optimum health. Without dental care, the bacterium that collects and multiplies in the mouths of our pets can travel...

Is Walking My Dog As Good for Me As It Is For Him?

by Robin Perdue | Jan 26, 2016 | Blog, Pet Health, Safety & Wellness

Having trouble sticking to an exercise program? Research shows that dogs are actually nature’s perfect personal trainers — loyal, hardworking, energetic and enthusiastic. And, unlike your friends, who may skip an exercise session because of laziness, extra chores or...

Canine Distemper Outbreak in Texas Concerns Pet Parents

by Robin Perdue | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog, Pet Health, Safety & Wellness

By: Cate Burnette Pet parents in East Texas are concerned over the recent reports of the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) showing up in certain species of wildlife in the Mesquite, Texas area. According to a report posted this past week (Jan. 16, 2016) by local CBS-TV...