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From Woofs to Wellness: Keeping Your Pet’s Joints Jumpin’
Is your dog lagging behind on walks or your cat hesitating to jump onto the windowsill? While it’s easy to chalk these changes up to old age, they might be telling you something more—like arthritis. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to focus...

Zoomies & Zzz’s: Why Sleep is a Big Deal for Your Pet
One moment your dog is darting from room to room like a furry rocket. The next, he’s curled up in a sunbeam, fast asleep. Cats do it too—wild sprints followed by long, luxurious naps. While zoomies bring laughs and joy, those long stretches of sleep are far more than...

Reading a Dog’s Signals: How to Prevent Bites Before They Happen
You're at the dog park, and everything seems fine—tails are wagging, the sun is shining, and then suddenly, a dog snaps. Maybe it’s your dog. Maybe it’s someone else’s. Either way, it’s scary, and it often feels like it came out of nowhere. But here’s the thing: dogs...