24 Dec | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | pet safe, pets safe christmas
Don’t let your pet get on the naughty list right before Santa arrives! It’s Christmas time! The Holiday Feast For many of us, celebrating the holidays and eating good food are synonymous. Just like at Thanksgiving, many of the foods that we enjoy at Christmas and the other winter holidays can be problematic for our […]
16 Jan | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | dog’s paws, winter protection for dog paws
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe […]
23 Aug | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | Dog Allergies, Seasonal Allergies
SEASONAL ALLERGIES:DOGS FEEL IT, TOO! Is your dog scratching more than normal? It could be seasonal allergies! They just react differently than we do. HOW HUMANS AND DOGS DIFFER HUMANS Runny nose Itchy eyes Excessive Sneezing DOGS Smelly ears Skin irritation Excessive paw licking FIND THE SIGN THAT POINT TO ALLERGIES: Learn to spot the […]
6 May | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | Heat stroke, Seasonal
Heat stroke is an emergency that requires immediate owner intervention and medical treatment. It occurs when an animal’s body temperature rises outside of a safe range. Preventing heat stroke in pets is especially important in the upcoming summer months, when pets have not only warmer temperatures to contend with, but furry bodies that help to […]
5 May | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | Fleas, Mosquitoes, Summer, Ticks
Summer means the warmth of sunshine and the smell of freshly-mowed grass, but it also means the insects come out in full force. Flies, fleas, mosquitoes, ticks – you can’t escape them. However, with the right control and prevention, you may be able to escape the diseases they can carry. Fleas These tiny insects bite […]
15 Jun | Posted by Carmelina Tortorelli | no comments | seasons, Skin and Coat
Winter weather is here, which means another round of snowy and icy weather is affecting pets in many parts of Canada and the United States. Although there are few things more beautiful than freshly fallen snow, storms that bring cold, snow and ice can also put your pets at risk. Follow these safety tips to […]
