Reading Time: 3 minutesPeriodontal disease is one of the most prevalent afflictions in human and veterinary medicine. Most pets have developed some degree of periodontal disease by the time they are three years old. Periodontal disease, or severe decay of the gums and teeth, is...
Reading Time: 4 minutesJust like humans, dogs and cats need to have their teeth cleaned regularly to prevent serious periodontal disease from developing. Tooth and gum decay can lead to pain and infections in the teeth and gums. Although localized to the mouth, these chronic...
Reading Time: 3 minutes Two topics that affect all of us who care for animals are nutrition and exercise. We thought we’d start off the year with some quick tips to help your pet stay well fed and well exercised in 2017. Nutrition Good nutrition for...
Reading Time: 6 minutesMany dogs and cats seem to enjoy time outside in the cold weather. Some dogs just love to play in the snow! Although our furred companions are better protected than we are when it comes to winter weather, they are still susceptible...
Reading Time: 2 minutesLife is better with pets, and so are parties. That’s why we put together these quick tips so you and your pets can bring in the New Year safely. Front Door Safety: Keep your pets safely cordoned off and away from the...
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs pet owners, it is not always easy to tell when our loved ones are in need of medical attention. Animals, unlike us, instinctively conceal their physical pain or distress. For this reason, we recommend calling a vet if you observe your...
Reading Time: 4 minutesUnlike cats and dogs which have been domesticated for thousands of years, your pet bird is still truly a wild animal—they just happen to be living in a domestic environment. Captive birds retain their full array of natural instincts and habits, and,...
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’ve been on the fence about microchipping your pet or just aren’t sure what microchipping actually entails, you’ve come to the right place. At The Pet Concierge we think that every pet should be microchipped, and we hope we can convince...
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe at The Pet Concierge are enthusiastic cat lovers. Part of what makes cats so wonderful is their eccentricity and, even, their stubbornness. Cats have strong personalities, and sometimes their willfulness can take the form of extra-litterbox defecation and/or urination. The following...
Reading Time: 3 minutesCats are often wrongfully characterized as being aloof and disinterested in their human companions. Some may even call them reclusive. While this may be the case for a small number of cats, the truth is that we know of many highly effective...
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