Top 10 Ways You’re Stressing Out Your Dog
Sure, dogs don’t have to deal with nagging bosses, piles of bills, dreaded taxes, or too many daily commitments to count. But that doesn’t mean they can’t get stressed out from time to time. In fact, a lot of us dog parents unknowingly cause our canine kids stress. Say what?! Here are 10 ways that you could be stressing out your dog (and what to do instead): 1) Punishing Them For Acting Like Dogs I know this sounds silly, but have you ever forgotten that your dog is, well, a


Reduce Stress for Your Cat Before and During Vet Visits
Fear and anxiety are common for cats when they have to visit the veterinarian, and for far too long, this has been accepted as “that’s just way cats are” by both cat guardians and veterinarians. Thankfully, this is changing. Two initiatives, The American Association of Feline Practitioners’ Cat Friendly Practice Initiative and Dr. Marty Becker’s Fear-Free™ initiative both take a multi-pronged approach to reducing the stress of veterinary visits for cats. “Fear is the worst t


Anxious Dog?
Does your pooch pace or hide during storms, appear unsettled when driving in the car, or act up when left home alone? Maybe he begins drooling when company comes over or gets nervous around other dogs. Whatever the case, you’re not alone! Anxiety in dogs is more common than you may think. The good news? There are a few natural solutions that have been proven to help calm an anxious dog. One powerful remedy: Aromatherapy! Since a canine’s sense of smell is way more powerful


Dealing with Separation Anxiety in Pets
The holiday season is rapidly approaching – the season can bring changes to routine, increased travel and stress. Separation anxiety is considered one of the most common behavioral problems in dogs (some experts believe that cats can be affected as well). Below you’ll find a few tips for dealing with separation anxiety in pets. Separation anxiety is a neurological distress response when you or someone your dog loves leaves. This anxiety can be characterized by destructive be
































