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Lost Pet Prevention During Halloween: Microchips and ID Tags

Halloween can be an exciting night for families, but your pet may feel differently. Doorbells, trick-or-treaters, costumes, unfamiliar voices, and a frequently opened front door can make even a relaxed dog or cat nervous. One frightened dash outside can quickly turn a...

Pet Obesity Awareness: Is Your Pet at a Healthy Weight?

A few extra pounds may not seem like much, especially when your dog is still excited for walks or your cat still jumps onto a favorite chair. But for pets, even a small amount of excess weight can place added stress on the body. Since weight gain usually occurs over...

Preventing Separation Anxiety When Pets Spend More Time Alone

A shift in your daily routine can feel minor to you, but to your pet, it may change their entire day. Maybe the kids have returned to school, your work schedule has changed, or summer activities have ended. Suddenly, the dog who spent all day by your side or the cat...

Fall Allergies in Pets: Symptoms and Treatment

Crisp air, colorful leaves, and cooler walks make fall a favorite season for many Minnesota pet owners. But if your dog suddenly spends those walks scratching or your cat seems to be grooming nonstop, seasonal allergies could be making autumn uncomfortable. Fall...

Can a Microchip Help Find My Lost Pet? How Chips Really Work

Very few feelings compare to the sudden panic of realizing your pet is gone. Whether a gate blew open, a leash snapped, or a curious cat snuck through a door, those initial moments are overwhelming. As you begin searching, one question often jumps to mind: Can a...

My Dog Keeps Scratching but Has No Fleas: What’s Going On?

Watching your dog scratch all day can be frustrating, especially when you cannot find a single flea. Many pet owners assume fleas are always the cause of itchy skin, but there are many other reasons a dog may constantly scratch, lick, chew, or rub against furniture....

Foods at the Backyard BBQ That Can Land Your Dog at the Vet

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill, invite friends and family over, and enjoy a backyard BBQ. While everyone is busy eating burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, your dog may be keeping a close eye on every bite that falls to the ground. It only takes a...

Summer Parasite Prevention for Pets: Protect Your Dog or Cat from Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes

Summer in Minnesota is the perfect time to enjoy longer walks, backyard barbecues, hiking trails, and afternoons at the lake with your dog or cat. While you and your pet are making the most of the season, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are becoming more active, too....

What Should I Do If My Dog Ate Chocolate?

Few things make a dog owner’s heart sink faster than discovering an empty chocolate wrapper on the floor. Whether it was a chocolate bar left on the counter, a bag of holiday treats, or a batch of freshly baked brownies, many dogs will happily eat chocolate if given...

How Often Should My Cat Get Vaccinated?

If your cat received vaccines last year, you may be wondering if it's time for another round. The answer isn't always straightforward. While some vaccines are given annually, others may provide protection for several years. Factors such as your cat's age, lifestyle,...
How to Organize a Take Your Dog to Work Day Event

How to Organize a Take Your Dog to Work Day Event

Take Your Dog to Work Day is coming up on Friday, June 24. Pet Sitters International started this event in 1999 to highlight how dogs play an important part of our everyday lives. If you still need to convince your boss to participate, let him or her know that studies...

Understanding Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Understanding Infectious Canine Hepatitis

Infectious canine hepatitis is a highly contagious disease that primarily affects puppies under one year old and unvaccinated adult dogs. It's not as common in the United States as it is in other countries, but it's still important to know the symptoms and prevent...

Planning a Successful Move with Pets by Car

Planning a Successful Move with Pets by Car

There is a good reason that May is National Moving Month. Millions of Americans move between Memorial Day and Labor Day, making this period of less than four months the busiest moving season of the year. Sadly, moving is the top reason that people surrender dogs and...

Fight Back Against the Pet Obesity Epidemic

Fight Back Against the Pet Obesity Epidemic

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 54 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats in the United States are overweight or obese. This is an alarming trend that has become a national epidemic. The numbers are especially worrisome when a pet reaches the...

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