(NC)—Ask any cat or dog owner and they’ll tell you: summer time is high season for fleas and ticks. The best way to deal with these pesky pests is to check your pets regularly and catch fleas and ticks before they get a chance to infest your home. As a timely gesture, Health Canada gives [...]

(NC)—Does your dog love the outdoors? She’s in good company. Unfortunately, being outside also comes with health risks like heartworm disease. Heartworm is spread by mosquitoes and one bite from an infected mosquito is enough to transmit the disease to your dog. Coyotes, foxes, and other wild animals can also become infected. Once this happens, [...]

(NC)—April showers bring May flowers – along with the desire to get outside. Unfortunately for pet owners, spring can also mean the return of unwanted parasites for their pets. As the season begins, make sure your pet is protected and has a clean bill of health. Fleas, for example, are invasive and stubborn pests. Their [...]

(NC)—Typically, when most pet owners protect an animal against fleas, they think of their dogs first. However, it is important to remember that cats need protection too. With warmer weather here, many cats are spending more time outdoors, playing, resting, or roaming the neighbourhood. Such outdoor adventures leave them susceptible to exposure to fleas or [...]

(NC)—Dog owners know that socializing with other animals is an important part of raising a happy, well-adjusted pet. A family with a single dog will visit parks or public spaces where their pet can meet and play with other dogs. The park is a haven for dogs—not only will they stay active, but exposure to [...]

(NC)—Let’s face it, the last thing you want to do when heading out on the road is leave the furry family members behind. With 150 locations in Canada, Comfort Inn hotels say they are no strangers to guests travelling with pets and offer the following tips to make your next stay at a pet-friendly hotel, [...]

(ARA) – Americans love pets – to the tune of 62 percent of all households with at least one pet in residence, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Statistics show that 72.9 million homes accommodate approximately 78.2 million dogs and 86.4 million cats. With so many four-legged friends among us, pet health [...]

(NC)—Do you love your pet, but hate the mess? For dog owners especially, cleaning up after their furry friends is a daily battle. Dogs are more than happy to track mud and grass from the backyard to your floor or leave fur and dander to collect on your carpet and furniture. What’s a loving pet [...]

(NC)—Swimming pools are great ways to have fun and relax—but make sure you follow a few basic safety tips to make your leisure time as safe as possible this summer. And keep in mind—adult supervision is essential at all times when children are using a pool. Keep a cordless phone or cell phone nearby while [...]

(ARA) – Let’s face it – when it comes to a dog’s looks, people often think that theirs is the most gorgeous they’ve ever seen. They hold their head high on walks around the block, and think no dog at the park stands a chance against their pooch’s appearance. But constant grooming and doggie outfits [...]