National Pet Dental Health month coincides with Heart Health Month as poor dental health can lead to heart disease in pets. Bacterium that resides in plaque-ridden teeth and gums can enter the bloodstream and cause damage to vital organs such as the heart, kidney, and liver. Because this is a serious matter, many vets offer discounts in February to assist with what could be a costly endeavor to you if not maintained on a regular basis. PedMD states that “by the age of three,

Valentine’s Day can be a fun day to celebrate with a significant other or a best friend, but it is also a wonderful day to focus your appreciation toward your pet and what they are doing to help keep your heart healthy! Playing with your pet and/or walking your dog provides exercise and good bonding and training time for both you and your pet. A pet that is overweight is more susceptible to heart disease as carrying extra weight can be for humans. Obesity is less likely to oc

February is Dog Training Education Month, which logically comes after January’s Train Your Dog Month! Training your dog simple commands builds a lasting relationship between you and your pet, as well as defines boundaries with you and within the home. Dog Training establishes roles between you and your dog that will help keep them safe and feeling a part of the pack. When a dog understands the social structure they live within, they will feel more secure and exhibit less anxi