The Pet Parent Lifeline

Cats are incredibly good at making us guess.
They can be uncomfortable and still eat. They can be in pain and still walk around the house. They can have something medically wrong and instead of giving us an obvious sign like crying or limping, they…

Your dog hesitates before jumping onto the couch. He takes a little longer to stand up after a nap. Maybe she doesn’t race up the stairs anymore, or stops halfway and look at you like they’re reconsidering a cozy night in their bed downstairs instea…

September is a weird transition month. At least it is for me and my pets.
Summer routines start disappearing, schedules change, daylight gets shorter, and before you know it, everybody in the house is doing something a little differently.
That mak…

One of the tricky things about living with pets every day is that change can be really easy to miss.
Sometimes it’s obvious. Sometimes it’s your dog hesitating before jumping into the car, your cat choosing a lower sleeping spot, or a pet who used …

I’m going to admit something: I have spent plenty of time standing in the pet food aisle turning bags around, squinting at tiny print, and wondering whether I’m actually learning anything or just becoming more confused.
The front of the bag says th…

You turn over a bag of pet food and start scanning the ingredient list.
Chicken sounds good.
Chicken meal sounds questionable.
By-product meal sounds worse.
Beet pulp sounds like waste.
Vegetable oil sounds cheap.
That is how many of us have b…

Adopting a dog changes lives! Yours, your family, and, importantly the dog’s! With countless dogs looking for a safe and caring home, adopting a dog is a wonderful decision. However, there are pitfalls, and you must prepare, choose the right dog, an…

Nobody wants to be the person who nags about a dog bowl.
And yet, here you are.
The water bowl is empty. The litter box should’ve been scooped hours ago. The dog needs a walk. The cat food is running low. The flea and heartworm prevention is due. …

Your pet throws up twice, your dog suddenly starts limping, or your cat disappears under the bed and refuses dinner. Your first thought probably isn’t, “Let me calmly gather facts and call my veterinarian.” It’s more likely, “Oh no. What is happenin…

After losing a pet, the question of getting another one can feel surprisingly difficult. It’s not just about whether you want a new pet; it’s about what that decision means. Are you moving on too fast? Not moving on fast enough? Trying to fill a voi…