Care

Super Bowl Tips for Pet Parents

From Dr. Amber Karwacki of Heart + Paw Super Bowl Sunday is a great time to gather with friends and family. Don’t let a trip...

Adoption Tips

Bringing a new pet into your home can be an incredibly joyful experience. While it may seem as simple as going to your local...

Boogie Shoes: End of the Year To-Do List

With the weather changing and holiday festivities just around the corner, it’s time to take a little pause. At my house, we’re making a...

A Healing Touch for Shelter Dogs

Animal Samaritans No-Kill Shelter provides a refuge for at-risk, adoptable dogs and cats by housing, feeding, socializing, and providing medical care until they find...

Living a Full Life: Help Your Pet Transition to a Mobility or Other Medical Aid

Physical rehabilitation for pets started around 15 years ago. This has been a game changer for many pets after hip, knee, and back surgeries....

DOES MY PET HAVE ALLERGIES? IT’S TIME TO FIND OUT.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PET'S ALLERGIES It might sound crazy, but allergy symptoms in cats and dogs are very often overlooked, leading to bigger...

Nervous Pet at the Vet?

Why your furry friend may be unhappy and actions you can take to help Do you hate going to the doctor or your dentist for...

Getting Puppy Ready for the Groomer

Help your puppy learn to love visits to the groomer Grooming can be a stressful experience. Think about it from your puppy’s perspective: She will...

News From Mayor Max: Winter Edition

Hello everyone! It’s time to come visit Idyllwild during the cooler winter months. December, January, and February have so much to offer in this...

Medical Care of Senior Pets

"He’s slowing down.” “She didn’t seem to see the curb last night!” “We didn’t used to have his teeth cleaned so often.” “He’s having...

How Wet Should I Get My Pet?

1 Brush your pet before bathing to remove tangles, dirt, debris and shedding hair. 2 To reduce pet anxiety during bathing, place a towel on...

You Didn’t Lose a Pet, You Lost a Family Member

For most of us the loss of our companion animal is a uniquely private and painful experience. We lose a bond that comes with...