Keeping your parrot safe during the holiday period

Keeping your parrot safe during the holiday period

by Tamara Labelle of ExoticDirect pet insurance Christmas is a great time for families and friends, but it can be a hazardous time for parrots if you don’t plan ahead. So what risks at home should you look out for with the festivities approaching? Christmas trees and your parrot Real Christmas trees Parrots love trees, after … Read more

5 Reasons to Get Your Pet Checked Regularly with a Vet

5 Reasons to Get Your Pet Checked Regularly with a Vet

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve recently just become a fur parent or if you’ve been adopting fur babies for years, bringing them into the vet for regular check-ups is definitely a non-negotiable. Although a lot of people choose to only treat their pets when something’s wrong, it’s not the wisest way to … Read more

7 of the Most Common Dog Parasites (And How to Prevent Them)

7 of the Most Common Dog Parasites (And How to Prevent Them)

Dogs are very vulnerable to parasites.Click here for a list of some of the most common dog parasites and how to prevent them. Unfortunately, most pet owners will have to deal with their pet having parasites at some point during their pet’s life. This is often more true for dogs than any … Read more

What happens if you give CBD to your pet?

What happens if you give CBD to your pet

CBD has taken the world by storm since the Farm Bill was passed back in 2018. The compound derived from cannabis is now used by around 15% of Americans to help with a whole range of health issues, including depression, chronic pain, and epilepsy. Things were taken to a whole new level, … Read more

How to help your pregnant cat to give birth at home?

How to help your pregnant cat to give birth at home

Is your kitty the most meaningful thing in your life? You saw that she’s expecting a litter and you want to do everything you can to make this time easier for her? If this is the case, you should read our article where we present you tested methods that will help your … Read more

How to help your dog be less scared during veterinary exams

Dog Vetrinarian

Before taking in a dog, you need to remember that it’s a huge responsibility. Food, toys, vet visits it all costs money. If you have set your mind on it, think about what breed you would like to buy/adopt. If you are not sure, you can look for information on the internet  … Read more

What is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs and How Can It Be Managed?

Dogs

Hip dysplasia is not something that pet owners necessarily know anything about until their dog or a friend’s pooch develops a swaying gait or a sensitive pelvis and needs a diagnosis. It’s only then that they may hear the term ‘hip dysplasia’. In this article, we touch on what it is and … Read more

CBD for Dogs: 5 Research Backed Health Benefits

CBD for Dogs: 5 Research Backed Health Benefits

CBD oil, also known as cannabidiol, is a compound found in hemp, a non-psychoactive plant in the cannabis family. Because it doesn’t cause any impairment or “high” it has been the focus of dozens of medical studies and identified as a potential therapy for many disorders and symptoms. Although veterinary research on … Read more

4 Tips to Help You Care for Your Disabled Pet

Disabled Pet

Being the owner of a disabled pet can be both daunting and challenging. This is often because there aren’t that many disabled pets with special needs around, so you may not know the best way to care for pets with additional needs. Our pets can become like family members, so it is … Read more