Pets on Broadway

Planning a trip? Here are some great options for making sure that your pet gets the best care possible when hiring a pet sitter or choosing a top-notch boarding facility -- as well as things to consider when taking your pet with you.

How to Help Your Cat or Dog Combat Hairballs

As your dog or cat grooms and licks, they swallow loose hair. The main component of hair is a protein substance called keratin and is indigestible for our canine and feline friends. The good news is that hairballs are a common occurrence and typically don't need attention from pet owners.

Slimming Down: Helping Your Cat or Dog Combat Obesity

Getting your pet in good shape is not only good for them, but it's good for you too. By taking care of your pet's health, you get to experience the human-animal bond for longer. Today is the day to change bad habits, adopt a weight loss program, and slowly but surely increase your pet's quality of life by achieving a healthy weight.

Benefits of Pumpkin in your Pet's Diet

You may love carving pumpkins this time of year, but did you know that pumpkin is actually a nutritious ingredient for your pet? There are various health benefits to adding pumpkin to your pet's diet, ranging from improved digestion to better hydration. Serving nutritious food is integral to good health for your...

Snake Bites in Your Dog

Snakebites are relatively common in dogs, and it’s important to understand that those bites can sometimes be fatal. Dogs love to explore their surroundings, and a colorful snake or rattling tail isn’t necessarily going to deter them. Oregon is home to two subspecies of the western rattlesnake, the state's only...

How to Help Your Pet Adjust To Your Return to Office

With many of us working from home during the pandemic, our beloved pets have gotten used to having us close by most of the time, but things are beginning to change, and as we return to the office it’s important to help prepare our pets for the big change --...

Pet Toxins & Algae Blooms - What You Need to Know

Every year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center releases their “Top 10” list of nationwide pet toxins. We’ll cover them in this article as well as another very dangerous toxin that’s common in Oregon’s bodies of water during summer and early fall: Blue-green algae blooms.

How Honey Can Benefit Your Dog

A common ingredient in natural dog treats, honey is safe for most dogs to eat in small amounts. Honey is reported to have multiple health benefits, but before you start feeding your dog honey, it’s important to take everything into consideration, and talking to your vet is always a good...

Bee and Wasp Stings in Your Cat or Dog

One of the most delightful parts of our furry friends’ personalities is their curiosity. But that same curiosity can get them into trouble sometimes! Sniffing a bee or pouncing on a wasp or hornet are common ways that cats and dogs can get hurt. Here’s what you need to know...

Treat Your Pet to a Spa Day

With human and pet spas alike having stringent requirements and weird hours, it can be hard to find that "me time" for you or your pet. Why not do it together? Treat your pet to a spa day with this handy guide.

How Pet Food is Made

Pet food for dogs and cats comes in a variety of forms. As a pet owner you’re likely familiar with the most common types, wet and dry foods, which are typically nutritionally complete and have all the nutrients your pet needs in properly balanced proportions. These days, raw foods and...

Does Your Dog Have Allergies?

A lot of pet owners don’t realize that dogs have allergies much like we do. Their allergies just manifest themselves in different ways. For us it might look like sneezing or congestion -- for dogs it often looks like itchiness or red, irritated skin.

Allergies are common in dogs and can be tricky to diagnose, but with your veterinarian’s advice and some persistence, you’ll be able to find some relief for your pup.