Like humans, dogs experience anxiety, too. Anxiety in dogs occurs across every breed but affects each dog differently, just like in a person. While unpleasant, it’s a healthy emotion; however, if anxiety is left untreated, it could lead to a disorder or behavioral issues later.

Anxiety in dogs can be brought on by many variables, including past trauma of abuse or neglect, but anxiety can also occur from external stimuli, like household visitors, trips to the vet or groomer, loud noises, and separation anxiety.Read More »

If you are sitting around your home, wishing you had a furry friend to curl up with, you aren’t alone. Shelters throughout the country have seen a sudden uptick in adoptions and rescues since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak, and they aren’t slowing down! According to an NPR article, in March, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue adopted out 134 animals in just one week – a typical monthly average.

During a time of sheltering in place and spending so much time alone, it’s easy to begin to crave the companionship of a pet. But, is adopting a dog or cat the best decision for you and your family? Before you rush into adding a new family member, it’s important to understand the commitment of time, money, and care an animal requires. These considerations should take place no matter when you decide to adopt.

If you are considering adopting an animal, here are a few things you should consider.Read More »

It never fails. You hop on a conference call with your coworkers, and suddenly, your furry roommate has a lot to talk about. Whether you are taking a sick day or navigating a new routine, knowing how to have a pet-friendly conference call will save you a lot of headaches in the future.

Being at home with pets means a lot of quality time with furry family members, but there’s no reason they can’t be trained to allow for peaceful conference calls in between snuggles.Read More »

There are so many questions about the COVID-19 swirling around on social media, the news, and social circles. Since many of us are at home with our families and pets – one question has risen to the surface. Can pets get Coronavirus ?

The short answer is no. Currently, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention does not have evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19 or that they might be a source of infection in the U.S.

Unfortunately, even with this knowledge, we’ve seen an upswing in pet owners abandoning their furry family members at local shelters out of fear of contracting the virus from their animals.

While there are Coronaviruses that infect animals and people, this is rare.

To put your mind at ease, let’s break down the information we have. We’ll also discuss how we can protect ourselves and our pets from the virus.Read More »