Filling your home with beautiful plants can create a serene and peaceful aura, but if you have a cat, these peaceful plants can become extremely harmful. There are many plants that are toxic to your cat, but listed below are the top seven common … [Read more...]

We love our pets and always want to keep them safe.  But here in northern Virginia, as with anywhere people live alongside nature, there come certain wildlife dangers that all pet owners should be aware of.  Snakes, skunks, coyotes, bears, and other … [Read more...]

The turkey is done, the fixings are made, and the table is set, complete with candles and delicious delicacies. As you get ready for your holiday guests to arrive you hear… a crash, a bang, and then the smoke alarm starts to wail! In a panic you run … [Read more...]

Living close to nature exposes our pets to potential risks, one of them being rabies. Rabies is a virus that is contracted through a bite from an infected animal. (Humans as well as pets can be infected.) Many species of wildlife can carry and be … [Read more...]

Microchip implants for pets are a great way to help identify and ensure your pet’s safety. Microchips contain a radio-frequency identification transponder encased in a capsule of bioglass. (These are used for implants in both humans and animals.) The … [Read more...]