It’s easy to want to spoil your pet by giving them treats and table scraps galore. While treats are okay once in awhile, they can quickly add up and take a toll on your pet’s health in the form of putting on extra weight. In fact, a veterinary survey notes that over half of the […]
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Signs You Need to Take Your Pet to the Vet
Posted on March 12th, 2019 by Kathy Fitzpatric
Determining when you’re being an overprotective animal parent or when there is truly a need to go to the veterinary hospital in Chicago can be difficult. Of course, we always want the best for our pet, but it is easy to get caught up in the idea that you are overthinking things and everything is […]
Hot Spots: What are They?
Posted on February 11th, 2019 by Kathy Fitzpatric
If you’re a first-time dog owner, seeing a patch of red or inflamed skin on your dog can be alarming and immediately send you into a panic. What you are seeing could be a hot spot, an irritating skin condition that dogs experience every day. Hot spots are also called pyotraumatic or moist dermatitis, and […]
Winter Paw & Skin Protection
Posted on January 10th, 2019 by Kathy Fitzpatric
When winter comes around, it is easy for humans to bundle up and protect ourselves accordingly. But what about your furry friend who is also exposed to the elements when outside? The dry winter air can cause your dog to experience itchy, dry skin, and winter walks can take a toll on your dog’s paws […]
Stuffing Your Pets Stocking
Posted on December 21st, 2018 by Kathy Fitzpatric
When you walk into almost every pet store around this time of year, the first thing you are going to see are some colorful Christmas rawhides that are made in a candy cane shape and a bunch of other colored rawhide treats. Beware! These look yummy, but can be very harmful. How they are made? […]
