Having a companion animal can bring you and your family great joy and happiness; but it also comes with important responsibilities. As a “pet parent”, it’s important to feed your pet a healthy diet, provide them with plenty of exercise and opportunities to play, and to be aware of common health issues and problems. In this section, we present you with numerous articles concerning pet health, on topics like skin and coat problems, obesity and illness. The more you learn about these health issues now, the better off your companion animal will be in the long run.

Can the Human-Animal Bond Be a Bad Thing?
We believe that a strong emotional bond between pet and parent is healthy for both parties on many levels …physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological.  Read More...

Spa-tacular Doggy Day Care
Every year, millions of Americans indulge in the enterprise of spa-going. According to about.com, 33% of leisure travelers say that access to a spa is a primary consideration   Read More...

Looking for the Right Dog Day Care
If you've in fact decided to enroll your dog in a day care, it's advisable that you case out day cares with the vigilance of a bank robber or the way you would scope out a preschool for your first child.  Read More...

Self Serve or Full Serve?: Do-It-Yourself Pet Spas
Many pet spas are starting to give parents the option of self-serve as well as full-serve pet grooming. We all know that getting our pets cleaned and groomed can be expensive and trying to do it yourself at home can get chaotic and messy. With self-serve pet spas, you have the best of both worlds.  Read More...

Help ... I Think My Pet is Aging!
The outward signs of human aging are obvious: graying hair, wrinkles and slackening skin. However, aging is not always so apparent when it comes to our pets…especially cats. As pet parents, it's important to recognize our aging pets and nurture them accordingly.  Read More...

"Help! My Pet Needs a Breath Mint!"
Many veterinarians stress the importance of oral hygiene because tooth and gum problems are common medical conditions seen in pets. If left unchecked, an unhealthy mouth can affect the liver, kidneys, heart and even the brain.  Read More...

  Baggage Claim: How Guilty are You?
So you've just confirmed with your vet that your pet is in fact obese. Time to fess up. As owners, we are more responsible for our pets’ weight problems than we think. Take a look at our fat checklist and take note of the statements that apply to you and your pet. It’s time for us to claim our pets’ baggage!  Read More...

Natural Disaster Planning Guide for Pets
Pets are often the most vulnerable creatures when disaster strikes. Each year, millions of animals become displaced due to natural disasters, never to be reunited with their owners. Pets are left behind either by accident, by force or by choice.  Read More...

Collar or Harness: Does It Really Matter?
According to recent scientific study, it seems as if the choice between a collar and a harness should no longer be arbitrary. Studies have found that the use of collars in dogs with ocular conditions such as glaucoma or weak corneas can create intraocular pressure (IOP), a condition which can lead to severe eye damage and vision loss.  Read More...

Holistic Love: Ancient Approaches to the Modern Pet
Pets are often the ones that fall through the cracks of our busy days. Each morning we face a mountain of responsibility, and how do our ultra-modern lifestyles affect our ultra-modern pets?  Read More...