Why Adopting a Pet is the Perfect Choice Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Discover the countless rewards of pet adoption and why it’s the best choice for welcoming a new companion into your life. This article will explore the advantages of adopting a pet, how to make the adoption process go…
Category: General Education
Pet Dental Hygiene: Is It Really a Thing?
How often do you actually need to brush your pet’s teeth? As pet lovers, we often focus on giving our furry friends the best of everything—food, exercise, toys, grooming and more. One aspect of pet care that is unfortunately overlooked too often is dental health. Just like humans, pets can suffer from dental issues including…
April is National Canine Fitness Month
7 Ideas for Outdoor Fun and Dog Fitness April is National Canine Fitness Month, so we’re looking at ways to help pets and their pawrents stay active and enjoy the new spring weather. From old favorites to new tricks, we’ve got ideas to help you enjoy more outside time with your canine companions. 7 ways…
Let’s Celebrate! October is National Pet Wellness Month
7 Tips for Pet Wellness Each October, we celebrate National Pet Wellness Month. This special recognition aims to promote pet health and wellness all month long. At PetAlive, pet wellness is our mission every day. Helping pet parents raise happy and healthy pets is at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re welcoming a…
3 Unexpected Summer Pet Health Risks
How to Keep Cats and Dogs Safe During Summer Fun The long, sunny days of summer are perfect for outdoor fun with pets. Getting outside with our furry friends is good for them—and good for us. But along with the fun lurk some dangers to your pet’s health. Some risks are well-known, like heat stroke…
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
A Dream Vacation for any animal lover! My vacation to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary was an extraordinary experience to a very special place and should be a destination on top of any animal lovers list. The sanctuary is on 3,700 acres nestled in the magic of Angel Canyon near the sprawling red rocks of…
Seasonal Stress And Your Pet
Happy Holidays! The holidays should be a time of joy and celebration, family, friends, and fun. But too often it becomes a time of stress. Sometimes self-induced with striving for a picture-perfect holiday, and sometimes over-scheduled with too many places to be and too many things to do. We all know how stress can affect…
What is Cushing’s disease?
What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism is a condition that develops as a result of the overproduction or excessive amounts of cortisol in the body. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs. This is a slow, gradual disease that commonly affects middle-aged to older dogs. While Cushing’s disease can also affect…
Supporting Cognitive Function in Pets
Having a pet enriches our lives physically, mentally and emotionally. But, one of the hardest parts of living with pets is watching them age and the challenges that come with that. One of the greatest challenges of pets aging is cognitive decline.
Harmful vs Healthy Foods For Pets
As a pet owner, providing the best nutrition for your dog, cat, or other animal is one of the most important things you can do.
Before giving any food to your pet you should have a solid foundation on your pet’s dietary needs and which foods are safe and more importantly, unsafe, for your pet to eat.
7 Superb Reasons to Adopt a Senior Pet
Shelters everywhere have many senior pets up for adoption, yet many are left unclaimed. Here are our top 7 reasons why senior pets rock & should be taken home!
6 Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween for Your Pets
While candy, decorations, & cat & dog costumes are fun, Halloween can be dangerous for pets. Follow these pet care tips to keep your pets safe & the fun alive!