Great Treats for Your Dog
We have an accompanying piece this month on the top 5 treats to avoid feeding your pets, and I could hear you thinking “OK, smarty, what can I give Mr. Whiskers when I want to show him a little dietary...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Home Pet Friendly
For a new dog or puppy, your home and yard is an adventure-filled playground to explore, sniff out and chew. It’s a good idea to scan the following places before bringing your new (or existing) friend...
View ArticlePurrfect Presents: 5 Ways to Spoil Your Favorite Feline
There’s no doubt that we love to spoil our pets during the holiday season! There’s no shortage of wonderfully themed holiday merchandise along with many perennial favorites. But let’s be honest, our...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Ideas for Dogs
Just like the their feline friends, dogs enjoy several types of toys: action, distraction and comfort toys. But you don’t have to spend a fortune in these categories to ensure that your dog is having...
View ArticleTrivia Giveaway! Get to Know Your Pet
Test your cat and dog knowledge. Do you know your pets? Answer five questions correctly in the comments below for a chance to win! Five randomly selected people will receive a prize from Sergeant’s Pet...
View ArticleWhy Is Your Pet Urinating in the House?
Do you ever wonder, sometimes throwing your hands up in exasperation, why your housebroken dog still pees in the house? Well, you’re not alone. Dogs have always been, and will continue to be,...
View ArticleAfter the Move: Transitioning With Your Pet
Moving can be a traumatic experience for your pet. But you can help ease your furry family member into your new home with a few easy tips. Wait until the movers have delivered everything and left the...
View ArticleWhat Does Your Pet’s Smile Show?
“Smile, you are on ‘Candid Camera!’” Some of you are old enough to remember this show and all the laughs and smiles the pranks brought forth. Well, if your pet could smile (and some can, it is cute...
View ArticleTips For Walking Your Dog
Dogs, no matter how big or small they are in stature, need daily exercise. Ideally, this translates into several walks a day. Exercise is good for canines for the same reasons it’s good for people: it...
View ArticleWound Care 101
Remembering back just a few years ago (ha, ha) to when my age was in the single digits, whenever I got a minor cut or scratch at my grandparent’s house, Grandma would say, “Let me clean that up and we...
View ArticlePheromones to the Rescue
Does your pet suffer from behavior problems? You’re not alone. When pets have behavior problems, it can be hard to remember how lovable, loyal and entertaining they can be. But it doesn’t have to be...
View ArticleVaccinations Crucial Part of ‘Health Package’
Editor’s Note: It’s not surprise that your pet might get a little nervous going to the vet’s office for vaccinations. We recommend putting a SENTRY Calming Collar on your dog or cat about a week before...
View ArticleGlobal Pet Expo: A Huge Success
I just experienced my first Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla., and I must say that it was amazing! The excitement in the industry is truly palatable and I left feeling energized and more passionate than...
View Article5 Spring Tips to Add to the ‘To Do’ List
Is spring really here? If you’re from the Midwest you might literally be jumping for joy right now — I am! Ahhh, the sun is shining, birds are chirping and perhaps even the snow is melting. Whoo-hoo!...
View ArticleRespect Your Cat Day!
Cats own the title of the world’s most popular companion animals and national “Respect Your Cat Day” is the purr-fect occasion to pay homage to all fabulous felines. Having respect for your cat is all...
View ArticleArthritis and Your K-9
Arthritis doesn’t discriminate. Not only does it affect humans, but it also strikes our pets. In fact, according to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U.S....
View ArticleApril is Stress Awareness Month: How to Detect Signs of Stress in Your Pet
It’s common knowledge that many pets are stressed by thunder and lightening, not to mention a trip to the vet. But there are many other reasons that pets suffer from stress and anxiety and it happens...
View ArticleNight Time Can be the Right Time to Walk Your Dog
Here in Nebraska, the days are gradually getting longer and that means more hours of daylight. For someone who loves warm weather, that’s a plus. But walking your dog in the heat of the day (especially...
View ArticleWe Love Our “Pet Fridays” Pets
At Sergeant’s Pet Care Products we have a weekly event called Pet Fridays. Pet Fridays is when employees at Sergeant’s are allowed to bring their pets to work! Yes, the pets get spoiled with tons of...
View ArticleLumps and Bumps: Should You Worry?
“Hey Doc, I have noticed this lump on Greta here (as the owner feels around his German Shepherd’s hip region) over the last couple of months. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her and it isn’t growing to...
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