by Michelle Scarchilli | Sep 28, 2022 | Newsletter Library, Recognizing Illness
Have you ever heard that a wet nose is a sign that your pet is healthy? Although that’s often the case, it’s not always true. A moist nose can benefit your pet in several ways, but it doesn’t necessarily guarantee good health. How Does a Wet Nose...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Aug 9, 2022 | Newsletter Library
Teaching Your Child Pet Care Basics Is your child eagerly looking forward to the day a dog, cat, guinea pig, or fish joins your family? Caring for a first pet offers many benefits for kids and may encourage them to become more responsible and compassionate. Here are a...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Jul 1, 2022 | Newsletter Library
6 Tips That Will Prevent Your Pet from Becoming Lost Ten million pets wander away from their homes every year, according to American Humane estimates. Sadly, not all of them return home. July’s National Lost Pet Prevention Month is the perfect time to take a few...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Jul 1, 2022 | Newsletter Library
How to Calm an Anxious Pet Does your pet cower in fear during thunderstorms or hate to be alone? Although it doesn’t seem fair, anxiety isn’t just a human problem but can affect animals too. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to decrease your...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Jun 5, 2022 | Newsletter Library
Are You Ready for Flea and Tick Season? The spring and summer months are peak flea and tick season in many parts of the U.S. Although the insects thrive in tall grass and wooded areas, you may also find them in your backyard. Luckily, reducing your pet’s risk of...
by Michelle Scarchilli | Apr 17, 2022 | Keeping Pets Healthy, Newsletter Library
Heartworm disease can have a devastating effect on your pet’s health. National Heartworm Awareness Month, observed annually in April, reminds pet owners about the health dangers this preventable disease poses for pets. What Are Heartworms? Thin, white heartworms...