by Brooke Van Dyk   Are you addicted to running, even when it’s hot enough to cook an egg on the sidewalk? Do you power through the heat while you power-walk, regardless of how sweaty you get? Or are you simply looking out for your cat or dog, making sure that they get all the exercise they need? No matter what your reasons, summer exercise is an important tool for keeping you -- and your pets -- happy and healthy. But it’s important to consider the effects that all that sunshine can have on your pooch. Heatstroke in pets can be a serious issue, causing damage to your cat or dog’s health. All pets can suffer from overheating and dehydration....

by Corinna Underwood A Better Pet Care Solution Pet health issues can arise at any time, and an emergency vet is not always available, one wonders why a better pet care solution doesn't seem to exist. Perhaps an online veterinarian service would be the answer, but you need a vet in your network. Wouldn’t it be great to have access to pet behavior and health advice around the clock? Well, now you can thanks to airVet. How airVet Works With airVet you can contact a veterinarian on-demand from the comfort of your own home. The free airVet app enables you to contact your own vet or another fully-licensed in-network veterinarian so that you can get the advice you need right...

by Michael Levanduski   Birds are amazing and beautiful creatures and can make wonderful pets. While dogs and cats seem to get all the attention, birds are actually the third most popular pet in the country. Most people think of pet birds as these beautiful little creatures that sing lovely songs. While true, they can also get quite violent, if you’re not careful. What?  Where do you think the game “Angry Birds” got its name!? Whether you already have a pet bird, or you’re thinking about getting one, it is important to learn the potential dangers of birds…And how to keep yourself and your family safe. After all, you don’t want to be the next news article to read, “Pet...

Is pet exercise really important? Like people, animals need regular exercise to maintain their health. That doesn’t mean you need to take your dog to the gym and teach him to dead lift - it means they shouldn’t be sitting around on the couch all day, just like you shouldn’t be.  Do you exercise routinely, and want to induct your pet to your practice? Bring them to a vet first to evaluate the level and duration of exercise they can handle. Additionally, it’s important to learn from the vet how to scale their exercising to match your routine, so as not to overwork them.  If you do not yet exercise consistently but you want to make sure your pet gets...

What are some of the best treats you can give your pet?    For us, homemade pet treats are the best pet treats; we know what goes into them, and we get to labor in our love. Home is where the heart is anyway, so we might as well source your treats from there as well.  There are other benefits to feeding your pets treats you made at home too, like they’re often cheaper, you can always increase the healthy aspect of it, and the best part? Sneak vitamins in your pet specifically needs! Check out these 5 homemade pet treat options and let us know which is your favorite! 1.Salmon Treats - because what could be better than a...