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Which Household Insects and Spiders are Toxic to Pets?
May 20th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMThe sight of an insect or spider in your home is probably an unpleasant surprise. Despite our best efforts at pest control, spiders and insects can still manage to find their way inside and set up shop. As a pet parent, you may wonder if the different types of household insects and spiders are toxic… Read More
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Which Household Insects and Spiders are Toxic to Pets?
05/20/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVMThe sight of an insect or spider in your home is probably an unpleasant surprise. Despite our best efforts at pest control, spiders and insects can still manage to find their way inside and set up shop. As a pet parent, you may wonder if the different types of household insects and spiders are toxic… Read More
May 20th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM -
7 Tips to Stop Your Dog from Digging Up the Yard
05/17/2019 by RoverYour once-gorgeous lawn, garden, or fence-line now looks like a mini war zone, pockmarked with holes, savaged turf, and devastated vegetables. You know who’s to blame: your dog! Why does your dog keep digging up the yard? What can you do about it? Here are the top seven solutions to help stop your dog’s digging… Read More
May 17th, 2019 by Rover -
You’re invited: Catherine’s “Butterfly Party” on Saturday, June 8th!
05/16/2019 by Colleen WilliamsSAVE THE DATE! On Saturday, June 8th, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary will be throwing their annual “Butterfly Party,” a free festival with pet adoption event in Newtown, Connecticut. It will feature hundreds of adoptable pets as well as have food trucks and vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and more. What: Catherine’s Butterfly Party… Read More
May 16th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Why Not Me? Meet Olivia!
05/15/2019 by Katie VirdellWe’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. MEET OLIVIA! Breed: Mixed Breed Age/Gender/Size: 4- 5 years/Female/Medium (~ 45 lbs) Loves: Watching TV with her favorite humans! Special Considerations: No kitties, will do best with dog-respectful… Read More
May 15th, 2019 by Katie Virdell -
Understanding (and Paying For) the Cost of Cancer Treatment for Your Pet
05/13/2019 by Colleen WilliamsCancer affects millions of people each year—but humans aren’t the only creatures that can be diagnosed. Pets get cancer too; in fact, cancer is the number one cause of death in senior pets; roughly one in four dogs will get cancer in their lifetime. Unfortunately, life-saving cancer treatment for dogs and cats isn’t cheap. The… Read More
May 13th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
How Pet Insurance Helps with Multiple Conditions: Sarah & Larry’s Story
05/10/2019 by Colleen WilliamsMany pet parents know that taking care of our furry family members can sometimes be quite stressful – especially when you go in to the vet for one condition and leave with multiple diagnoses (and lots to worry about). Pet parent Sarah knows all too much about collective conditions. Her Newfoundland, Larry (aka “Lare-Bear”) went… Read More
May 10th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Asthma in Cats: Otis’s Story
05/07/2019 by Colleen WilliamsThe first Tuesday in May is “World Asthma Day” – did you know that cats and dogs can have asthma too? Symptoms and treatment are very similar to human asthma – people and pets with asthma suffer from chronic inflammation and constriction of the small passageways to the lungs, which can make breathing difficult…. Read More
May 7th, 2019 by Colleen Williams -
Can Dogs Eat Cucumber?
05/06/2019 by Danielle GuercioQuick Answer: Yes, cucumbers are safe for dogs. Cucumbers are among the most popular vegetables, and they’re found in salads, noodles, and eaten by themselves, but what happens if you drop some green crunchy goodness to your waiting dog? Though not all table scraps are suitable for canines, cucumbers are one of the healthier things… Read More
May 6th, 2019 by Danielle Guercio -
How to Give Pills to Your Pet
05/04/2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM“Ugh, I hate taking pills.” Can’t you imagine our pets saying this when it’s time for them to take their medications? Administering those pills is not necessarily a walk in the park for pet parents, either. Most pet parents probably want to give their pets their pills as quickly and painlessly as possible. This article… Read More
May 4th, 2019 by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM
