At first glance, anxiety and stress might seem unrelated to your pet’s gastro health. But, a recent study suggests otherwise. As it turns out, gastro health or the health of the gut microbiome is “inextricably linked to pet health and disease,” according to the study.  A healthy gut equals healthy behaviors for cats and dogs. So if your pet struggles with … Read More

Your pet’s largest organ is actually their skin and coat! In fact, their skin and coat comprise 10 to 15% of their total body weight. A lustrous coat could indicate your pet is in the best possible health. Otherwise, a dry, unkempt, or flaky coat could indicate a serious health condition. In some cases, thyroid disease, Cushing’s, or nutritional disorders could cause … Read More

In the U.S., nearly 39% of American households have a dog and nearly 26% have a cat. 70% of Americans have at least one pet, and most of them consider their pets to be a part of the family. When your dog or cat is sick or seems somehow unwell, it can be very distressing. Since they aren’t able to tell you what’s … Read More

When your pet suddenly begins going to the bathroom indoors, it can be alarming, to say the least. There are two main causes of improper elimination: pet health and stress. Just like people get stressed out, our pets can too. We’ll be looking at how you can figure out whether it’s stress causing improper elimination and why it happens in this … Read More