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Pet Health + Wellness
Is My Dog Too Fat?
At first sight, friendly, portly, roly-poly dogs, as they move about and shake their rumps, almost always come off as cute, comical even. However, the condition categorized as canine obesity…
Alexis Gomez · August 25, 2021

For the Joy of Pets
Best Veterinarian TikToks To Follow
Ever since I became a pet parent, my social media feed is now filled with pet related videos, especially my ‘For You Page’ on TikTok. My favorite finds have been…
Mackenzie Perez · August 2, 2021
Pet Health + Wellness
5 Low Calorie Ways to Pamper Your Dog
I show my love with food- everyone in my office can attest to this. Every pet in our office gains weight when I’m around. When they stare at me with…
Alexis Gomez · April 27, 2021
For Good
10 Eco-Friendly Pet Products for Earth Day
With Earth Day upon us, it’s a great reminder of how our pets interact with our world. The products they use can be a make or break factor in health-…
Alexis Gomez · April 22, 2021
Pet Health + Wellness
Finding the Right Dog Food
While we all want the best for our animals, finding the right nutrition for them can be difficult. What’s right for one dog, isn’t right for a different dog. There…
Alexis Gomez · April 15, 2021

Pet Health + Wellness
7 Proactive Ways To Instantly Relieve Stress In Your Cat
As a cat owner, you want to do everything to make sure that your pet feels safe and loved all the time. However, sometimes things happen that can cause your…
Alexis Gomez · March 28, 2021

Pet Health + Wellness
How to Treat Ticks on Dogs
Ticks, ew! Just the mere thought of these devious diseased parasites lurking in the wooded parts of our favorite paths and trails can give us pause. Although ticks are present…
Alexis Gomez · February 27, 2021
Pet Health + Wellness
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching Furniture
When you’re bringing a cat into your home, it’s inevitable that they are going to scratch your furniture. Instead of getting upset at your new housemate, try redirecting their cat…
Alexis Gomez · January 15, 2021
Pet Activities
Crate Training a Dog
Every dog parent has debated crate training at one point in time. While it can feel difficult, animals have a natural instinct that draws them to a safe place and…
Alexis Gomez · January 10, 2021

Pet Health + Wellness
The Benefits of Interactive Cat Toys
Make no mistake, your cat is a tiny killer. They are predators and no amount of socialization or domestication will take that natural instinct away from them. In fact, feeding…
Alexis Gomez · December 27, 2020

Pet Health + Wellness
Dog Grooming At Home – Wash Those Paws!
All across the United States, businesses deemed non-essential are being closed to the public – including dog groomers. And while I can understand the logic behind this, the more time…
Sydney Marmion · November 28, 2020

Pet Health + Wellness
PROPER NUTRITION FOR EVERY STAGE OF OUR PET’S LIFE
Ensuring Our Dogs & Cats Get All the Nutrients They Need to Thrive With so many options in the pet food aisle, it can be difficult to know which diet…
Guest Author · November 27, 2020