Service dogs are often thought of as companion animals for the visually-impaired. In reality, these amazing canines can do so much more. Trained service dogs have the power to provide life-saving benefits to people with physical and emotional disabilities, including conditions such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Benefits of Pet Ownership on Human Health Dogs… Continue Reading >>

Thanksgiving feasts bring the whole family together, including your dog. While it may be tempting to slip Fido some pumpkin pie or a turkey bone, you’ll want to use caution. As you may already know, certain “human” foods are unhealthy for dogs to ingest. Others are even toxic, like grapes and chocolate. According to the… Continue Reading >>

A pet is more than a friend. They are devoted companions who become part of your family. Just as it is with the death of anyone close to you, losing a beloved pet can be a heart wrenching and difficult experience. Why does losing a pet hurt so much? Pets become a central part of… Continue Reading >>

For many families, the summer months seem to end just as quickly as they begin and before you know it, everyone is preparing to head back-to-school. But your kids aren’t the only family members who can get the back-to-school blues. In fact, it’s highly likely that your furry family members will struggle with the big… Continue Reading >>

Before you head out on that camping trip with your dog or cat, make sure to do a little extra planning. If your dog or cat is used to camping, you already have half the battle conquered. Otherwise, you’ll have to figure out what kind of camping trip is best for your furry friend. Car… Continue Reading >>

Dogs offer unconditional love without asking for much in return – except the finest foods and treats, that is. To give back to your dog, you can offer the most nutritious and delicious foods designed to meet the requirements of each life stage. By providing a balanced diet each day, you help protect your dog… Continue Reading >>

Although summer doesn’t start until closer to the end of June, those in Northern California usually start summer activities around Memorial Day – sometimes sooner. This is the time to be especially aware of your pet’s safety, including around fireworks, water and barbecues. It’s easy to lose track of a pet who is scared of… Continue Reading >>

Whether you plan to travel by plane, train or automobile, you will need to appropriately accommodate for your cat, dog or small animal to ensure your trip goes to plan. Your pet depends on you to ensure that all the accommodations you make allow for their complete comfort and safety. You can make the most… Continue Reading >>

Almost everyone has seen adorable videos of children and animals interacting together. And just as many have heard stories of times when either a pet or a child has been hurt when an interaction didn’t go the right way. It is up to both human and pet parents to help children as well as pets… Continue Reading >>

With all of the spring holidays coming up, finding ways to protect your pet from dangers and ensure they are healthy is important, just as it is any other time of the year. In order to provide your pet with the quality care they deserve and to protect their overall health and well-being, there are… Continue Reading >>