Do All Dogs Know How to Swim?
by VetDepot on May 7, 2014 With warm spring weather already here and summer fast approaching, many families are starting to spend more time around the water. Splashing around can be a great way to beat the heat, but…
What to Expect as Your Cat Ages
Cats typically reach senior status at around 10 to 12 years old. Although they’re still as lovable as ever, some physical and behavioral changes will likely occur. Senior cats tend to slow down as they age due to joint pain.…
Tips for Teaching Your Dog Not to Jump up on People
It’s fairly common for dogs to jump up on people when they’re excited. This excitement may be cute as a puppy, but as a dog grows bigger, jumping up can become increasingly frustrating for owners. For this reason, it’s best…
Why Dogs and Cats Eat Grass
As a loving and devoted pet owner, you probably take care in choosing nutritionally complete food and healthy pet treats. So, why do some pets feel the need to snack on grass? The answer isn’t the same for every animal.…
The Latest Trends in Pet Products
Pet parents spend billions annually on furry family members. And, if you are looking to spoil your fur kids, there’s no shortage of fabulous new gadgets and gizmos, interactive toys and games, and droolicious treats. About 900 new products debuted…
How to Get Your Cat to Exercise
Most pet parents have heard how important exercise is for their furry companion’s overall health. Exercise helps prevent obesity, keeps pets stimulated to ward off destructive behavior, strengthens bones, and improves circulation. For dogs, it’s easy. From daily walks, to…
What Makes a Good Dog for a Family with Kids?
Having a dog can benefit kids in a lot of ways. Dogs help children develop emotionally, encourage responsibility, and provide comfort and companionship. Research has even shown that youngsters who grow up with pets in their home are less likely…
Diseases You Can Catch from Your Pet
The benefits of pet ownership are well documented. Pets give people a reason to exercise, companionship, and most obviously, love. However, pet ownership is not without its risks. Zoonotic diseases are diseases that are passed from animals to people. Over…
Pups in the Park Tickets – Washington Nationals
It's that time of year again, tickets are now on sale for Pups in the Park at Nationals Park. There are four games scheduled this year - make sure you get your tickets soon, they sell out fast every year!…
Pet Danger Myths Debunked
Most pet owners will admit that while their animal companions are wonderful, intelligent and talented, they can sometimes be a little confusing. And by a little, we mean a lot. Thankfully, there are experts who can help us better…