What's Wagging Around the Space Coast
4 Spring Safety Tips for Brevard County Pets
Florida’s spring season generally starts about mid-March, and it’s a time of year that engenders positivity and growth. The temperatures typically hover between 60 and 80 degrees throughout the season, leaving days pleasantly warm and nights pleasantly cool. Both...
Navigating & Providing End-of-Life Care for your Pet
Having a pet is one of life’s greatest joys, but it comes with the heavy inevitability that you’ll most likely be outliving them. Navigating the end of your pet’s life is obviously emotional, and can wind up being much more complex than you’d think. Chances are, if...
4 Best Pet Cams for Pet Parents: A Complete Review
Whether you have a new puppy, a playful cat, or a senior pet with health issues or separation anxiety, there are many reasons for investing in a pet camera. Pet cams can give pet parents peace of mind while they are away from their fur babies. A pet cam provides a way...
Lyme Disease & Dogs: The Facts, Signs, & Prevention
Experts believe there has been an estimated total of 450 human cases of Lyme disease in Brevard County in the last 16 years. But it is our dogs that are the number one hosts of Lyme disease. Luckily, Lyme disease is not something you cannot catch from your dog, but it...
Spotlight on: German Shepherd Dogs
Think of one of the most hardworking, intelligent dog breeds out there. Not only is this month’s highlighted hound the second most popular dog in the United States, but it is also the second most popular pooch right here in the state of Florida! You will never guess...
The Golden Years: Caring for Your Aging Dog
Caring for an aging dog is something that isn’t discussed much, but it is such a vital part of their journey through life. There are quite a few things that we can do as pet parents to help them transition well into their golden years. There is nothing better than...
An Open Letter to Pet Parents: Coronavirus and Your Pets
Dear Pet Parents, With coronavirus in the news, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the facts. While it can be scary to read about, this post is meant to inform over anything else. I am writing this open letter to all pet parents because I want you, your pets, and...
7 Indoor Plants That Are Safe for Pets in Brevard County, Florida
Keeping plants indoors provides a plethora of benefits for both humans and their pets. Not only do they brighten up our spirits with their beauty, but they also add oxygen to the air, humidify the nearby environment, and filter out environmental toxins like...
Bunnies and Chicks: Why They Do Not Make Good Gifts at Easter
Who doesn’t love tiny little chicks, with their innocent little peeps? Or fluffy bunny butts, with big floppy ears? We all do. However, these animals do not make good “whim-decision” pets during Easter. Did you know that thousands of bunnies and chicks are surrendered...
Top 5 Benefits of Daily Dog Walks
New Year’s resolution time has become a distant memory for some already, but it is not too late to refocus. In 2019 more than half of 2,000 people surveyed listed "exercise more" as their resolution. One great way for pet parents to exercise more is to take their...
What You Need to Know About Canine & Feline Blood Banking
When human beings are in need of blood, whether that be through injury or illness, they can turn to blood banks, facilities that store and distribute blood that was donated by volunteers. Our canine and feline family members are just as susceptible to injury and...
Why Dogs and Cats Really Do Need Dental Care
The reason why dogs and cats really do need dental care is simple: gum disease is all too common in dogs and cats, not to mention their pet parents. In fact, it’s present in most pets over three years old. The causes and effects of gum disease are similar in humans...