by homeygnome | Aug 23, 2023 | Pet Health
Nothing Quite Like It An itch that gets scratched. There really isn’t anything quite like the relief that comes with it for you and for your pet. American journalist Franklin P. Jones opined, “Scratch a dog and you’ll find a permanent job.” He’s right, and, if you’re...
by homeygnome | Aug 17, 2023 | Pet Health
Upcoming Autumn Some of us can’t wait while others are passionately embracing the last official month of summer. Within a month, most of us will be back to a busy school year schedule. As families, we’ll be out of the house for hours at a time, leaving the pets who’ve...
by admin | Jul 19, 2023 | Pet Health
Thunderbolts and Lightning Can be very, very frightening for people and pets alike. A fear of thunderstorms, even bordering on or becoming a phobia, is very common in pets, especially in dogs. One study showed that as many as 75 percent of dogs are afraid of...
by admin | Jul 5, 2023 | Pet Health
Did You Know? July. Every American knows about The Fourth of July and some of us know about Bastille Day, too. Did you know that July is also Pet Hydration Awareness Month? It’s a great month to focus on hydration because it’s so hot and humid that hydration for both...
by admin | Jun 16, 2023 | Pet Health
Festivals, Parades, and Gatherings…Oh, My! Something like lions and tigers and bears, but people and pets and public events, maybe even a Pride gathering! All the places to go this summer and all the people to see. Of course, you and your pet want to be part of it –...
by admin | Jun 9, 2023 | Pet Health
Summertime and the Living is Easy …so says George Gershwin. We love summer. Picnics, boating, swimming, cookouts, hiking, canoeing, kayaking. Every good thing to enjoy, and it’s a great time to enjoy them with our pets. There are some things that need to be done,...
by admin | May 23, 2023 | Pet Health
No Planes, No Trains, Just Automobiles Summer living. Road tripping. You, your besties (including the four-legged ones), and the open road. Whether you’re traveling on Route 66 or the highway to….well…anywhere you want to, make it the best road trip ever. After you’ve...
by admin | May 9, 2023 | Pet Health
Lime vs. Lyme It’s May. Nicer weather. Time to get outdoors, get the yard ready for the summer months and maybe enjoy key lime pie or a fizzy drink with lime. It’s also Lyme disease prevention month for both animals and people. In the lime vs. Lyme competition, one is...
by admin | Apr 21, 2023 | Pet Health
Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Hop to It! April showers bring May flowers and lots of frog calls. Are you thinking about getting a pet frog to appreciate these fascinating animals year-round? This blog highlights some important things you need to know...
by admin | Apr 7, 2023 | Pet Health
How International Pooper Scooper Week Makes Our World Better Oakdale, Minnesota may experience a lot of snow every year, and this year has been no exception. However, spring is finally on its way, and it’s the season of melting snow and blooming flowers. While...
