Posts by Robin Lissner
Cancer in Pets: Signs Pet Owners Shouldn’t Ignore
Cancer in pets can start with changes that are easy to overlook. You might feel a new lump while scratching your dog’s belly, notice your cat is losing weight, or…
Read MoreHeartworm Disease: The Mosquito Bite That Can Become a Serious Disease
One mosquito bite probably doesn’t seem like much of a threat to your pet. But if that mosquito is carrying heartworm larvae, that bite can transmit heartworm disease, a potentially…
Read MorePet First Aid: What Every Pet Owner Should Know Before an Emergency Happens
Emergencies have a way of happening when you least expect them. Your dog cuts a paw on something in the yard. Your cat suddenly has a seizure. Your pet gets…
Read MoreDental Disease in Pets: It’s More Than Bad Breath
Bad breath is easy to joke about, especially when your dog wants to breathe directly into your face. But persistent bad breath can also be one of the first signs…
Read MorePet Insurance: What Are You Actually Paying For?
A veterinary emergency has a way of happening when you least expect it. One day your dog is completely fine, and the next you’re sitting in an emergency hospital discussing…
Read MoreYou Adopted a Rescue Pet. Now What?
Bringing home a new pet is exciting, but adopting a rescue pet also comes with an adjustment period that doesn’t always look the way people expect. Your new dog may…
Read MoreDo Cats Get Lonely? Signs Your Cat May Need More Attention
Do cats get lonely? They certainly can. Cats may have a reputation for being independent, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need companionship, attention, and interaction. Some cats are perfectly…
Read MoreWhy Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Litter Box?
If your cat is peeing outside the litter box, it can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes pretty gross. But before assuming your cat is being difficult or doing it out…
Read MoreDog Licking Paws: Common Causes and When to Worry
You hear that familiar licking sound from across the room and look over to find your dog working on the same paw again. A little grooming is completely normal, but…
Read MoreFlea Prevention for Pets: How to Keep Dogs and Cats Comfortable This Season
If your dog suddenly starts scratching more than usual or your cat seems obsessed with grooming, flea season may be the culprit. Flea prevention for pets is one of the…
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