Adopting a pandemic puppy? Five tips for socializing your new companion
Hampton Roads animal shelters and rescue groups have received a lot of love from residents who have adopted pets since the COVID-19 coronavirus surfaced. Early in the pandemic, kind-hearted residents answered the organization’s call to “clear the shelters” and adopt. As the weeks became months, still more pet lovers turned [READ MORE]
On Woodsy Walks, Be Sure to Check Your Dog for Ticks
We love these long summer days, giving us more time outside playing, exploring and hiking with our pets in the great outdoors. Just as you would check yourself for ticks after tromping through woodsy areas, you should examine your dog’s coat as well. In addition to causing serious medical conditions [READ MORE]
Summer Eye Issues
It’s fun to take our pets to the beach or park, but we occasionally see ocular problems such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or corneal ulcers from the irritating effects of sand and wind-borne grass and particles on the surface of the eye. Pets are especially prone to these medical issues [READ MORE]
What You’ll Need for a Pet Preparedness Plan
No one wants to think about becoming ill or having a medical emergency, but it’s important to make sure you have plans in place for you and your loved ones—including your pets. We talked about this at a recent staff meeting, as it relates to COVID-19. If one of us [READ MORE]
Good Manners Count When Out with Your Dog
Do you remember Benjamin? We posted his photo on Facebook a few weeks ago, showing the remarkable recovery he made following a dog attack. This good-natured pup suffered severe trauma of his left globe and was initially given a 50% chance [READ MORE]
The Calming Power of Pets
You’re a pet owner, so you already know that spending time with your lovey makes you feel good. But do you know that pets can help boost levels of serotonin and dopamine, lower blood pressure and improve your overall health? That’s the therapeutic power of pets, according to an article [READ MORE]
Superfoods for Super Pets!
What’s on your Thanksgiving menu? Turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes? Sounds good to us, and your pet will probably like these too. As long as the turkey treat doesn’t have bones and isn’t too greasy, that’s fine in moderation. And so are the green beans and sweet potatoes, both loaded [READ MORE]
How to administer eye ointment to your pet
If only giving medications to your pet was as easy as waving a magic wand. Animals have an intuitive sense of reading our emotions. If we’re nervous about having to give them a pill or eye drops, they will become anxious, too.
Over the years we’ve mastered the art of administering [READ MORE]
Stay Cool Out There!
Summer’s here. Can you feel it? If it’s too hot for you to be outside or in a parked car, then it’s too hot for your pets. Be mindful of hyperthermia and heat stroke, conditions that can arise when your dog’s natural ability to regulate temperature by panting [READ MORE]
Hurricane Season is Here. Are You and Your Pets Ready?
Hurricane season began on June 1, and we hope that you have prepared an evacuation plan for you—and your pets. Recently, our staff put together a mashup of the items we’ll be gathering for our pets at the first warning sign of the season. We hope this is helpful to [READ MORE]
How to Give Your Pet a Pill
If only giving medications to your pet was as easy as waving a magic wand. Animals have an intuitive sense of reading our emotions. If we’re nervous about having to give them a pill or eye drops, they will become anxious, too.
Over the years we’ve mastered the art of administering [READ MORE]