Ensuring a Safe Hike for Dogs and Humans Fall’s penchant for placid afternoons and cool (but not too cool) mornings has done much to burnish its reputation among hikers, many of whom have grown to prefer the occasional chilled breeze to consistent roasting when taking in scenic beauty. Just like their human admirers, dogs have …
Keeping Pets Safe and Itch-Free During Flea and Tick Season For pet owners, fall is not merely the province of pumpkin spice confections and leaf-littered sidewalks. Fleas and ticks–among plenty of other, perfectly worthy pests–also happen to make their star turns during the autumn months, and while no one is sorrier to have to remind …
The Role of Skin and Coat Health in Pet Care As dashing, radiant, and utterly charming as they undoubtedly are, our pets can actually convey some pretty important information just through their appearances. The quality of a pet’s skin and coat bears remarkable relevance to their broader health status and well-being, reflecting the state of …
Help Your Cat Make the Most of Summer As an expression of our deep admiration and sympathy for cat lovers everywhere, we thought we’d work up a modest helping of activities designed to entertain even the least enthusiastic of whiskered companions this summer. While we can personally attest to the capricious nature of many members …
Tips for Keeping Your Dog Safe, Happy, and Calm If you’re planning on treating your dog to the joys of a day at the beach this summer, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind before you start kicking off your sandals and sprinting toward the shore. Fortunately, most of these …
Enjoy Improved Convenience and Clarity SmartZYME™ customers are committed pet parents who value the health, well-being, and vitality of their “fur babies”, and they asked us to make SmartZYME™ better and more convenient to use. You spoke, and we listened…and then we acted to improve SmartZYME™ for you and your pets. And, thanks to their …
Is Your Pet Ready for a “Normal” Summer? Pet anxiety the world over is expected to spike with the anticipated uptick in visitors to the home and a return to more conventional travel and outdoor habits. A slew of gatherings, cookouts, and out-and-out parties during the summer months may sound like a dream come true …
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can pose a challenge for pets of just about any species, many of which have, alongside their owners, undergone a sharp decline in physical activity over the past 14 months. For dogs and cats especially, the constraints brought on by distancing or isolation measures and a more sedentary routine …
Cognitive Health in Dogs As it is with humans, identifying signs of cognitive decline in pets is integral to ensuring proper treatment for existing symptoms and forestalling or preventing further complications. For many owners, however, this particular aspect of pet care raises additional concerns not usually found among nutrition or fitness-related matters, namely “Can I …
Omega-3 DHA for Pets: What to Look for and What to Avoid While the potential benefits of committing your pet to a nutrient-enriched, balanced diet remain almost limitless, it bears repeating that not every “solution” is the right solution. Nutritional supplements for dogs and cats have been flooding the market for decades, often with few …
