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The Doggone Dangers of Dogs Raiding Litter Boxes

In Animal Health, Cats, Dog Behavior, Dogs, Kitties, Parasites, pet care professional, Pet First Aid, Pet Safety by Cara Armour

Kitty Candy Some dogs just can’t say no to opportunities to grab poop deposited by the family cat in the litter box. There is the obvious reaction from many of us – yuck! Gross! And, definitely, we do our best not to be on the receiving end of a doggy kiss, right?But coming up with an effective way to prevent …

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Skunk Encounter! What Should You Do?

In Animal Health, cat first aid, Cats, Dog Behavior, dog walker, Dogs, Fall pet safety, Pet First Aid, Pet Safety, Spring pet safety, Uncategorized, veterinarian by Cara Armour

by Arden Moore Lucky to Have Avoided Them I feel like I’ve won nature’s lottery. Why? None of my dogs, dating back to my childhood Beagle mix named Crackers to my current duo of Kona and Emma have ever been sprayed by an agitated skunk. I count myself lucky. Far too many of my friends share how they dashed online …

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Be Prepared for Your Pet’s Sake from Wildfires

In Animal Health, cat behavior, cat cpr, cat first aid, Cats, Dog Behavior, Pet Safety, Travel with pets by Cara Armour

By Arden Moore Wildfires Just saying the word out loud triggers panic and fear. Wildfires often strike without warning and grow quickly, giving people and their pets mere minutes to take action to escape safely from the flames and the smoke. Consider this: this summer, 425 wildfires occurred recently in eastern Canada and the United States that forced more than …

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Pay Attention to Potty Changes in Your Pet

In Animal Health, cat behavior, Cats, Dog Behavior, Dogs, pet care professional, Pet First Aid, senior pets, Uncategorized, veterinarian by Cara Armour

By Arden Moore Noticing Potty Problems Even though your adult dog aced house training years ago or your cat has always been a champ at using his litterbox, you may discover a piddle on your rug. As our pets age, they can be at risk for a loss of bladder control or unable to control their bowel movements. The medical …

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Tips to Help Your Pet Live a Longer and Healthier Life

In Animal Health, cat behavior, cat cpr, cat first aid, Cats, Dog Behavior, Dog CPR, Dogs, pet care professional, Pet Food Industry, Pet Safety, senior pets, veterinarian by Cara Armour

By Arden Moore Four of my six pets qualify for senior status. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday, Kona, my terrier mix, was a youngster enrolled in canine obedience classes and Casey, my orange tabby, was finishing the steps needed to qualify as a therapy cat with Love on a Leash. Both are now nine. The …

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Avoiding Springtime Problems for Your Pets

In Animal Health, cat first aid, Cats, dog walker, Dogs, pet care professional, Pet First Aid, Pet Safety, Spring pet safety, vet tech, veterinarian by Cara Armour

By Arden Moore What Spring Brings As many of us begin to shed our winter coats and store our snow shovels, we welcome the warm temperatures of spring. That means more opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors with your dog or adventure-minded, leashed cat.  But be vigilant as there are many perils lurking that could cause injuries or sickness in …

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Combating Pain Safely in Cats and Dogs

In Animal Health, cat first aid, Cats, Dog Behavior, Dogs, pet care professional, pet cpr, Pet Death, Pet First Aid, Pet Safety, senior pets, vet tech, veterinarian, Wound care by Cara Armour

By Arden Moore Pain. Appropriately, it is a dreaded four-letter word. Noticing your cat limp and gingerly enter the litterbox or seeing your dog race out the backdoor, slip off the porch and land hard on the ground can definitely alarm you and prompt you to want to relieve the pain pronto. That’s why I reached out to one of …

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Impact of Icy Cold on Dogs and Cats Outdoors

In Animal Health, cat behavior, cat first aid, Cats, Dog Behavior, Dog CPR, dog walker, Dogs, pet care professional, pet cpr, Pet First Aid, Pet Safety, Winter and Pets by Cara Armour

Brrr! Impact of Icy Cold Can Have on Dogs and Cats Outdoors By Arden Moore During the summer, we experienced 67 consecutive days of temperatures above 100 degrees in Dallas, TX. Other parts of the country also recorded heatwaves. And, now, as we enter the first month of January, the wind chill makes the temperature feel like 5 below zero. …

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Professional Groomer Unleashes Tips to Keep Coats Healthy in Dogs and Cats

In cat first aid, Cats, Dogs, groomer, pet care professional, pet cpr, Pet First Aid, Pet Industry, Pet Safety, Uncategorized, veterinarian, Wound care by Cara Armour

Written by Arden Moore – our master pet first aid & CPR instructor Cats and dogs come in all sizes, coat types and lengths. But all pets deserve to sport healthy coats. After all, the skin represents the largest organ in their bodies. Skin issues can impact other organs and the pet’s overall health. Advice from a Master Groomer That’s …

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Meet a New Breed of Felines – Adventure Cats

In Animal Health, cat behavior, cat cpr, cat first aid, Cats, Fall pet safety, Kitties, pet care professional, pet cpr, Pet Death, Pet Safety, Uncategorized by Cara Armour

Adventure Cats The next time you are on a hike in the woods, or backpacking up a steep trail or enjoying a picnic at a park, don’t be surprised if an adventure cat crosses your path. Yes, it turns out that some felines really enjoy taking in the sights, sounds and smells of the great outdoors in a safe manner. …