Jun
07
2016

Celebrating Pet Appreciation Week

This week, June 5 – 11, 2016, is National Pet Appreciation Week.  As we do all we can, and should every day of the year, to show our pets how much we appreciate them, I can’t help but remember the first pet I had as an adult out on my own.  
 
Apr
20
2016

Pollens, Grasses, and Molds Make Pets Sneeze, Too

I was taking my dogs for a walk the other day. It was a beautiful spring day with the sun shining, birds chirping, and flowers in bloom. And then it started... that overwhelming need to sneeze! Rusko has been sneezing all week, and now, me too. Seasonal allergies are difficult for many people, but you may not know that it can be difficult for your dogs too!

Mar
25
2016

Make My Easter Bunny Chocolate, Please!

One of our whiskerDocs team members has quite the little pet menagerie at home, including 2 dogs, 3 cats, and a house rabbit. The rabbit, however, inspired this post, because even though we focus on dogs and cats here, we have a love of all animals.

Mar
24
2016

The Top 5 Precautions to Take Concerning Pets at Easter

Spring has finally arrived, Easter is right around the corner and the signs of new life make us feel happy and invigorated.  It’s a great time of year for us and our pets, but along with it come some potential hazards worth mentioning. 

Mar
09
2016

Poison Prevention Awareness Month.

The concerned voice I was hearing through my headset wasn’t unusual.  Many pet parents call every day with concerns about their beloved furry children. However, this particular call reminded me of one of my greatest pet peeves.

Mar
06
2016

Dog Park Etiquette Tips

Do you ever consider bringing your dog to the local off-leash park? Your pup needs activity, and parks are a great way for them to get it! High fences, other dogs, and lots of space to run freely make it a great option for people who live in apartments or homes without large yards to exercise their dogs in. But it's not all fun and games. There are things that are dog-park appropriate and others that are not, and I'm not just talking about the posted rules.

Feb
15
2016

Snow and Your Pup

Some dogs love the snow, while others hate it. Jax and Rusko tolerate it to a degree, but the second it gets "too deep", they want nothing to do with it! And, who knows what the magic level is... sometimes it varies based on the day! There are some days where they won't even consider going outside while it's snowing and there's just a dusting on the sidewalks, while other days they'll be willing to run around in a few inches of snow!

Dec
22
2015

Giving the Gift of a Pet

The holiday season brings gift giving, and many people consider the possibility of giving a pet as a gift. After all, a pet is a wonderful addition to any family, bringing fun, laughter, and lots of joy all year round. But pets also bring a lot of responsibility, and the recipient may not be ready to take that on, no matter how cute the animal is.

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