Recent Blog Posts
Bite Prevention
Apr 22, 2021 Tracey Aston BehaviorThe biggest mistake people make is thinking a pet won't bite. It's said over and over again at parks and family gatherings – ‘he won't bite',… Read More »
Heartworm Disease
Apr 14, 2021 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessApril showers bring May flowers. They also bring mud puddles and standing water – the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. When temperatures consistently stay around 50… Read More »
Flea and Tick Preventatives
Apr 8, 2021 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring brings the joys of warmer weather, flowers beginning to bloom and trees starting to bud but it also brings the nuisance of fleas and ticks.… Read More »
How to Catch a Loose Cat
Feb 25, 2021 Tracey AstonNothing is worse than not being able to find your beloved pet when they get loose. Unlike dogs, a loose cat may be harder to… Read More »
How to Catch a Loose Dog
Feb 22, 2021 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyAny pet parent will tell you, dogs are very intelligent. Unfortunately, this doesn't mean they always act in their own best interest. This is never truer… Read More »
Muzzles, Crates and Harnesses
Jan 18, 2021 Tracey Aston TrainingMuzzles, crates and harnesses are important tools for both your safety and the safety of your pet. These management safety training tools are to be used… Read More »
Pets and Toddlers
Jan 11, 2021 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyToddlers are inquisitive, energetic and ready to take on the world! They are learning, growing and exploring their way to childhood and while these traits are… Read More »
Introducing a New Baby to Pets
Jan 11, 2021 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyYour new family member is here and it's time for mom and baby to come home! This will be the first time your pet gets… Read More »
Caring for a Senior Cat
Nov 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Senior Pet CareMost indoor cats are considered seniors between 11 and 14 years old age. Indoor only cats on average live longer than their indoor/outdoor or outdoor only… Read More »
Pet Thyroid Health
Oct 29, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe thyroid gland is part of our pet's endocrine system, and makes the hormone thyroxine necessary for proper cell function. The thyroid plays a part in… Read More »
Vestibular Disease, Seizure or Stroke? How to tell the difference.
Oct 26, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSimilar to humans, many conditions and diseases our pets suffer from can share similar… Read More »
Pet Supplements
Oct 19, 2020 Tracey Aston Diet and NutritionAs pet parents we try our best to keep our pets healthy and happy. Proper nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation and positive training are all components to… Read More »
My Pet is Not Replaceable
Aug 27, 2020 Tracey Aston Pet LossIt was July 21st 2007 and I was awake at the crack of dawn, even though I couldn't pick up my new family member until… Read More »
The Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Dog Trainer
Jul 30, 2020 Tracey Aston TrainingOne of the most overlooked steps in pet care is training. In the past we have written… Read More »
The Danger of Shaving a Pet
Jul 23, 2020 Tracey Aston GroomingWhen the summer months arrive, pet parents are always on the lookout for ways to keep their pets… Read More »
Where to go During Emergencies
Jun 15, 2020 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyWe'd all like to believe emergency and disasters won't happen to us and in a perfect world, they wouldn't but we all know that's not the… Read More »
Pets and Post COVID-19 Concerns
Jun 8, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessThe world has changed. No one is arguing that. Words like pandemic, social isolation and CDC guidelines have become normal everyday topics now. We all have… Read More »
Separation Anxiety
Jun 6, 2020 Tracey Aston BehaviorIn our recent blog post Separation Anxiety in Senior Pets, we discussed how separation anxiety can affect senior pets due to joint and mobility issues, sight… Read More »
Anxiety in Pets
Jun 4, 2020 Tracey Aston BehaviorWhen we think of our pets, we picture lazy days napping on the furniture, lying in the sun and frolicking carefree. We hardly ever associate… Read More »
Socialization
Jun 1, 2020 Tracey Aston TrainingFew things are more exciting than adding a new furry family member to your household! You read the blogs about Preparing Your Home for a New… Read More »
Knowing When it's Time
May 25, 2020 Tracey Aston Pet Loss“The only time a pet has broken my heart is when they had to leave.” It's a common saying but it holds so much truth. The… Read More »
Diets and Nutrition for Disease Care
May 7, 2020 Tracey Diet and NutritionA pet's cancer diagnosis can be shocking and life-altering but thankfully now more than ever there are treatments… Read More »
Poisonous Yard Items
Apr 23, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring is here! That means our pets will be spending much more time outside running, playing, burning off energy and laying in the sun.… Read More »
How to Choose a Groomer
Apr 20, 2020 Tracey Aston GroomingThere are many reasons why a pet parent would want to take their pet to a professional groomer. Groomers are trained in the proper tools used… Read More »
How to Maintain a Pet's Coat
Apr 13, 2020 Tracey Aston GroomingOur pets are valuable parts of our lives and we want them with us are much as possible.… Read More »
Hot Spots
Apr 9, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessHot spots are the most common dermatological condition in pets and most pet parents have faced them in varying degrees. Hot spots, also called acute moist dermatitis,… Read More »
Intestinal Parasites Overview
Apr 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessWorms are never a pleasant topic and no one wants to think of their beloved pet being infested with parasites, but understanding the risks, symptoms, and… Read More »
Homeopathic Remedies for Fleas and Ticks
Apr 2, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessSpring and Summer bring out the bugs and there is nothing worse than noticing creepy crawlies on our pets! However, harsh chemicals can be hard on… Read More »
Who to Call for Animal Related Emergencies
Mar 30, 2020 Tracey Aston Pet SafetyAnimal lovers are always the first to want to help and are more than willing to jump… Read More »
Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats
Mar 19, 2020 Tracey Aston Health & WellnessUnfortunately, upper respiratory infections are very common in cats and kittens and can vary in severity up to and including the possibility of developing pneumonia. Thankfully,… Read More »
