Time to Super Smile! It’s Pet Dental Month!
Super Smiley, blog dog, here with the scoop on how to help your dogs and cats stay healthy, starting at the top! With their teeth! Did you know that plaque and tarter build-up can lead to systemic...
View ArticleHow Do I Brush My Pet’s Teeth?
There is nothing more endearing than a gorgeous doggie smile. Besides, it’s really cute when your pooch nuzzles closer and tries to whisper sweet nothings in your ear. But this love and affection can...
View ArticleIt’s Never Too Early to Worry About Fleas!
Here’s the deal with fleas: they’re sneaky little pests and even in the depths of winter, a flea infestation can crop up. How can that be, especially if it’s cold and inhospitable outside? Fleas are...
View ArticleIndoor Exercise with Your Pets
Baby, it’s cold outside! At this time of year, rain, icy strong winds, not to mention knee-deep snow, can make it very difficult to get outside and ensure your dog gets enough daily exercise. Instead...
View ArticleIt’s Never Too Early to Worry About Ticks
In February, at least in the upper Great Plains, winter still holds us firmly in its grip. Bone-aching cold temperatures leave many of us in northern climes gazing longingly at Facebook posts from...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Your Pet’s Paraphernalia
March is officially springtime and that means spring cleaning and freshening things up for the longer and brighter days ahead. This is the perfect opportunity to refresh all your pets’ paraphernalia,...
View ArticleHow to Treat Your Pet’s Wound
Last year I decided to get first aid certified because I just thought, “What if something happened?” Obviously, I never hope a situation occurs where I need to use this training, but knowing that I’m...
View ArticleThe Scoop on Poop
It seemed like a simple job: just convincing all you Pet Health Central readers that cleaning up dog poo is important. But the more I read about poo, the more it became my “doody” to convince you that...
View ArticleWhy Cats Love Catnip
Catnip, catmint, catswort, kitty crack or whatever you call the plant with the Latin name Nepeta Catania, one thing is certain: the essential oil it contains, nepetalactone, has a powerful effect on...
View Article3 Ways to Help Calm Dogs with Thunderstorm Anxiety
It can be heartbreaking to watch: Even before the first clap of thunder, otherwise well-behaved dogs begin to pace, pant, cling to their owners, or hide in the closet. In severe cases, they’ll claw...
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