Tag - safety
May 21, 2026
Kalei Burgess
Summer is the time for outdoor adventures, late nights with friends, and vacations you’ve looked forward to all year long. However, even though this season is full of tail-wagging fun, the extra heat can pose significant risks for our four-legged friends.
Read More About Dog Days of Summer: How to Wag Safely This Season
September 15, 2025
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Getting ready for an out-of-town trip? Ensuring a successful boarding stay for your pet starts long before you drop them off. Here’s the secret: a few steps taken ahead of time can help your dog or cat settle in quickly, so they spend more time relaxing, and you spend less time worrying while you’re away.
Read More About How to Prep Your Pet for a Stress-Free Boarding Stay
June 25, 2025
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Social pets can encounter more than just new friends and enriching experiences in their daily adventures. Increased exposure comes with a higher risk of catching unwanted illnesses, but with the right protection, nothing has to slow them down. That’s why veterinarians recommend a range of vaccines to support your pet’s health. Here’s a simple guide to what each vaccine does and why they’re an important part of your extroverted pet’s care routine.
Read More About Your Pet’s Best Shot: A Guide to Vaccines for Outgoing Pets
June 17, 2025
Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Flat-faced dog breeds are known for their adorably scrunched features and affectionate personalities. But beneath that squishy charm, there are unique medical challenges that every pet parent should understand. Otherwise known as "brachycephalic," these breeds have shortened skulls and compressed upper airways that can make breathing harder, especially in hot or stressful conditions.
Read More About Brachycephalic Breeds: Keeping Your Pet Safe
May 29, 2025
Kalei Burgess
Summertime adventures are what we look forward to all year long — both two- and four-legged friends alike! However, just like humans, dogs also spend a significant amount of time in climate-controlled environments. This means that any temperature change, especially hotter outdoor weather, can cause pups to react negatively. Pet professionals are trained on how to watch out and manage any heat-induced situations — but the signs may be harder to spot during at-home playtime!
Read More About Help Your Pet Beat the Heat According to Their Breed
