Obesity in pets is a growing epidemic. In 2014, nearly 60% of cats and 53% of dogs were overweight or obese, according to a study conducted by The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Not only does excess weight drastically decrease...
Welcome back to our Feeding Raw series! This week, we take a look at raw food safety: Is feeding raw pet food dangerous? Yes and no. If stored or thawed improperly, raw food will fester with bacteria and become unsafe...
All good pet parents know that young puppies and kittens need the proper series of pet vaccines to start them off on a healthy path. But what about adult pets? What pet vaccines are legally required? Which are merely recommended, and...
Bringing home a new pet is an exciting time for you and your furrever friend. Now that you're equipped with the must-have supplies and are ready to bring home man's best friend, let's take a look at what to expect when adopting a...
Proud pup, Kaiser, on his adoption day at Tomlinson's New Braunfels. So you’ve adopted a new pet... now what? Any pet parent will tell you that adding a four-legged friend to the family can be equal parts rewarding and eye opening....
Mr. Darcy sampled a variety of pet foods to see which best benefits his little body. What is the absolute right answer when it comes to pet nutrition? There isn't just one; rather, it's whatever best suits the needs of your particular...
The New York Times published an enlightening article yesterday about the inhumane conditions many fishermen endure in Thailand; forced labor, unthinkable living conditions and stolen wages- all in the name of pet food. (You can read the full article here.)...
The Texas heat is coming, and with it the need to guard our pets against heat strokes, burning paw pads and dehydration. As you and your pet venture out for a hike in the greenbelt, jog to the dog park, or even...
You know the feeling: frantically tip-toeing from your lounge chair to the edge of the pool so the bottom of your feet don’t burn on the hot pavement. But, did you know our pets also have tender toes? Avoid dog paw burns by...