By Arden Moore Some cats vomit. Some cats regurgitate. Some do both. Both result in smelly messes. Yuck to both! Cats can be masters at hiding pain or ailments, so it is important to pay attention to these food-related actions. It is also important to know when to have your cat examined by your veterinarian. Your first question to answer: …
The Hazards of Happy Tails in Dogs
A dog’s tail is more than just a wagging accessory — it plays an important role in communication, balance, and even warmth. Dogs use their tails to signal their emotions, steer in the water, and some even curl their tails around their noses to stay warm on chilly nights. For many pet parents, nothing is more heartwarming than being greeted …
Is Your Pet Choking or Just Coughing? How to Tell the Difference
By Arden Moore When it comes to keeping pets safe, you need more than just your eyes and hands—you also need your ears. Each year, more than 200,000 dogs and cats die from choking (American Veterinary Medical Association). Tragically, many of these emergencies are preventable. As a master-certified pet first aid and CPR instructor, and director of education for the …
How to Cool Down an Overheated Dog: Surprising Science Behind a Simple Head Dunk
By Arden Moore Summer is here in full force—and so is the heat. While many of us love soaking up the sun with our dogs, it’s important to know that hot weather can pose serious risks for our canine companions. Heat stroke in dogs can happen in minutes, and without proper prevention, it can be deadly. As a Master Certified …
Effective Game Plan to Reunite Lost Pets with Their Families
Lost Pets In my neighborhood, every day it seems that a person reports that their dog or cat is missing. I spot the new “lost dog” poster on my leashed walks with my dogs, Kona and Emma. I view pleas from pet parents posted on Next Door and other apps. Even the most conscientious pet parent may experience a lost …
Giving Medicine to Your Pet Minus the Struggle
By Arden Moore Medicine Saves the Day You bring your ailing dog or cat to the veterinary clinic where your veterinarian performs a thorough exam. She pinpoints the cause and provides a treatment plan for a full recovery. You experience a sense of relief until your veterinarian hands you a bottle of medicine. She instructs you on the need to …
Skunk Encounter! What Should You Do?
by Arden Moore Lucky to Have Avoided Them I feel like I’ve won nature’s lottery. Why? None of my dogs, dating back to my childhood Beagle mix named Crackers to my current duo of Kona and Emma have ever been sprayed by an agitated skunk. I count myself lucky. Far too many of my friends share how they dashed online …
Ticked Off
By Arden Moore Time to Talk Ticks with Tick Man Dan Wolff Fittingly, ticks rhyme with the word, ick. That’s because they are icky. But they are always disease carriers who pose health threats to you and your pets. The month of May is known as Lyme Disease Awareness Month, but the cause of this disease – deer ticks – …
Pay Attention to Potty Changes in Your Pet
By Arden Moore Noticing Potty Problems Even though your adult dog aced house training years ago or your cat has always been a champ at using his litterbox, you may discover a piddle on your rug. As our pets age, they can be at risk for a loss of bladder control or unable to control their bowel movements. The medical …
Tips to Deal with Seizures in Pets
By Arden Moore Seizures in Pets Seeing your dog or cat collapse and thrash about during a seizure is jarring, even frightening to witness. You may even feel powerless. But as we teach in our Pro Pet Hero classes, your best asset is knowledge – knowing what to do and what not to do. By definition, a seizure can last …