Cats are living longer and longer lives. You may be wondering if your cat is classified as a senior. Unlike in people, being senior is defined by more than just age. Cats will age differently depending on a few factors – genetics, environmental influences, nutrition, and veterinary care. The American Association of Feline Practitioners loosely [...]
Gum disease is the most common health condition for dogs and cats in Jacksonville. Alarmingly, most dogs and cats over the age of three show signs of gum disease. This progressive disease is notoriously difficult for a pet owner to spot, as most symptoms occur below the gum line and in the bloodstream. Gum [...]
Spooky ghosts. Glowing pumpkins. Haunted houses and trick-or-treaters. We usually think of these fun activities when we think of Halloween, but many pet owners aren’t aware that it’s actually one of the more dangerous days of the year for dogs and cats. Fortunately, with a little bit of simple planning, you can make sure [...]
Bringing home a new kitten is an incredible and life changing experience. It can be helpful to have a guide that will teach you the next steps to take, common issues that new kitten owners face, and advice for the different nutritional, medical, and lifestyle requirements your new feline companion will have. In this article, [...]
So you’ve recently adopted a puppy… Congratulations! Not only have you saved a life, you’ve added a significant amount of joy and love to your life. But this new adventure often comes with a lot of questions about what’s next. That’s exactly why we wrote this article. In this guide, you’ll learn a few important [...]
Dogs are now living longer than ever – which brings incredible joy to pet owners everywhere! But as your dog ages, they require a new pattern of care. This is because senior dogs become particularly susceptible to certain health conditions. The good news is that these conditions are typically treatable, especially when spotted at their [...]
Every year, millions of pets run away. In fact, one in three pets will become lost at some point in their life. A registered microchip gives a pet their best chance of returning home to their family. Fortunately, it’s incredible easy, fast, and inexpensive to have your pet microchipped! In this article, we’ll cover the [...]
