Care | Pet Companion Magazine

Your Chihuahua may love Boxers and your Rottie mix may adore Dachshunds, but when little and big play together, keep close watch. Big dogs…

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Rinse pet after a swim Chlorine and salt water pools may irritate a pet’s skin and dry out its fur. A quick rinse after pool…

Keep nails trimmed Active dogs generally spend more time outdoors and you may not hear that telltale tap-tapping reminding you to trim their nails. Long…

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Imagine taking your pet on a two-hour bus trip to see the nearest veterinarian, only to discover you can’t afford the preventive care or…

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Traveling? Consider these Doggie Travel Essentials! Pet first aid kit. Going on a long road trip? Don’t leave without a well-stocked doggie first aid kit….

A study by the NSF* rated pet water bowls as the fourth dirtiest spot in a home. Water bowls are the breeding grounds for…

Who among the pet-loving community does not want their dogs to live forever? When pets start experiencing the effects of aging, or become disabled…

“He’s slowing down.” “She didn’t seem to see the curb last night!” “We didn’t used to have his teeth cleaned so often.” “He’s having…

The holidays bring potential dangers to curious cats. Seemingly benign decorations can turn into a medical emergency if ingested, for example. To follow are…

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For some dogs (and cats) the pool is a refreshing way to cool down during the hot summer months. It can also be…