Nail Trims: Do Pets Really Need Them?

Why do pets need nail trims? A solid pet-grooming schedule includes more than just bathing and brushing your pet. To protect both the owner and animal, nails/claws should be clipped regularly. Trimmed nails are a clear sign of your pet’s health and hygiene. How Often Should I Clip My Pet’s Nails? Animal claws naturally wear […]

Why Do Microchips Matter?

Microchip

What is a Microchip? Microchips are small chips implanted underneath a pet’s skin to provide unique and reliable identification. To implant it, a needle is used to place a little chip under the animal’s skin, usually between the shoulder blades. That chip has a unique number on it that can be picked up and read […]

Anal Gland Expression: Everything You Need to Know

What is it? Anal glands serve an important function in the social strata of canines. Also referred to as anal sacs, these scent glands are located on either side of a dog’s anus and release an oily substance that, to humans, has an unpleasant fishy smell. For dogs, however, it’s so much more. When dogs […]