Cat Health, Pet Parenting
10 Tips for Happy, Healthy Cats September is Happy Healthy Cat Month! This national month of recognition was established by a nonprofit called CATalyst Council, an organization created to help forge a better future for cats everywhere. Their primary goal is to enable...
Healthy Pets, Pet Parenting
9 Ways to Assist Homeless Dogs and Cats The third Saturday in August is International Homeless Animals Day, the 21st of August this year, and the day is recognized with events across the globe. The International Society for Animal Rights introduced the holiday in an...
Pet Parenting, Pet Safety
The Pros of Having Your Dog Microchipped According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, lost dogs with microchips were returned to their owners 52.2% of the time. July is National Lost Pet Prevention month and as such, our team at Longwood Veterinary Center...
Dog Health, Pet Parenting
Parasite Prevention for Dogs Kennett Square If you’re a dog owner, you know that your pet is susceptible to a number of both internal and external parasites, and year-round treatment should be a component of your pet’s ongoing care. Parasites are more than just a...
Healthy Pets, Pet Parenting
The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training When we find ourselves in a situation that makes us feel uncomfortable, bored, or perhaps unappreciated, what can we do? Usually there are only two options; change the situation or change how we feel about the...
Healthy Pets, Pet Parenting
5 Reasons Why Pet Socialization is Critical A popular buzzword in dog training is socialization. Socialization is the specific act of exposing an animal to novel situations in a slow and precise fashion focusing on keeping interactions short, positive, and fear free....
