by WellHaven Admin | Dec 30, 2019 | Blog
The New Year: It brings short days and cold nights. It’s the middle of winter, with spring still a full two months away.Why should you walk your pet in New Year? Because walking your pet regularly provides plenty of benefits for both of you. Here are three reasons to...
by WellHaven Admin | Dec 9, 2019 | Blog
The most wonderful time of the year is approaching, full of treasured time with family and friends, delicious foods, dazzling decorations, fun festivities, and… stress. Worrying about a sick or injured furry family member only adds more stress to the holiday...
by WellHaven Admin | Nov 24, 2019 | Blog
As Thanksgiving draws near, we take the time to reflect on our blessings and what we’re thankful for: family, friends, a roof over our heads, food to eat, and warm clothes. As pet owners, we’re also thankful for our furry friends. Besides unwavering adoration and...
by WellHaven Admin | Nov 2, 2019 | Blog
Dogs aren’t usually picky about what they eat, and many items our dogs choose to consume—like the contents of the cat’s litter box or a favorite pair of shoes—can leave us feeling confused or frustrated. One common item on the menu for many dogs is grass. But, why do...
by WellHaven Admin | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog
When a new puppy comes home, it’s hard to get any alone time from that point on. Cats are a little different, and we love them for it. Dating back thousands of years, dogs hunt in packs to survive, and cats stalk and hunt their prey alone. When a new cat comes home,...
by WellHaven Admin | Oct 10, 2019 | Blog
Adorable lion, taco, or shark costume-clad pets run rampant on Halloween—and sometimes throughout the rest of the year—encouraging pet lovers to fawn over their cute outfits. But, don’t be tempted to give in to those cute, whiskered faces begging for treats,...
by WellHaven Admin | Sep 28, 2019 | Blog
Did you know? Your pet can fracture her teeth! Here are four facts you should know about fractured teeth in pets.#1: A swollen lump under your pet’s eye may indicate a fractured toothWhile pets may show signs of pain when the tooth breaks, there are other signs pet...
by WellHaven Admin | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog
Pop quiz: What can lay up to 50 eggs daily, can jump at least one foot (which is equivalent to a person jumping about half a block), and can’t wait to make a meal out of your pet’s blood?The answer: a flea!FleasFleas are external parasites that transmit diseases to...
by WellHaven Admin | Aug 24, 2019 | Blog
It’s August, and as the weather heats up, many of us will be heading outside to get our yards into tip-top shape. But, if your pets spend time in the yard, too, beware some of the common outdoor items that could be toxic.Cocoa mulch — Made of discarded cocoa bean...
by WellHaven Admin | Aug 8, 2019 | Blog
Perhaps your family got a new puppy and are now faced with the need to train him to use the bathroom outside or to walk on a leash or to not jump on visitors in your home. Or, maybe you have an older pup who has always been leash-reactive or never learned basic...
