Pet Care

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals adores cats! However, we understand frisky felines may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Cat lovers are a special species all their own, and they take their fluffy friends seriously. That’s why if you want to avoid scratches or the dreaded cool-cat stare, it’s wise to never mention these phrases in a

Cats are loveable, charming fur balls who bring lots of love into your life. Their independent nature and ability to entertain themselves with anything from a ball of string to an empty box mixes with their cuddlier side to make them the ultimate blend between entertaining and nurturing. When you’re ready to take the leap

Your adult dog keeps having accidents in the house—but why? And how can you help them learn to hold their potty? Dogs sometimes have accidents because of behavioral issues, but the problem is likely correctable through proper training at home. The following tips should help, although if your pet still has problems after trying to

Dogs are generally willing to beg for love and attention, but feline friends have a tendency to make you earn their affection instead. The American Pet Products Association estimates that 38 million households in the U.S. have cats, which means you’re not alone if you find yourself putting in extra hours to please Fluffy. When

Adopting a cat is a huge step. Your feline friend will be there for you through thick and thin, and bringing a new animal into your family is guaranteed to change your life. If you’re both excited and overwhelmed with everything involved in helping a new life merge with yours, many find a time-honored practice

Every pet parent should have a complete first aid kit on hand just in case. First aid kits can be hyper stocked to prepare us to care for our furry friends in every conceivable situation, or they can be bare bones and stocked with simple basics. Whether you want to put together your own kit

A wonderful cat lover with several star patients at LazyPaw Animal Hospitals recently asked a great question about feral cats. Namely, could she try to adopt one?   To answer, it’s important to define what a feral cat is. Feral cats are born and raised in the wild, or perhaps have been lost or abandoned

Today on the LazyPaw Animal Hospitals blog, we’re discussing an inevitable part of living with cats. Of course, I’m talking about—cough, guff, hack—excuse me! Hairballs… Is it normal for cats to get hairballs? Yucky hairballs are actually a side effect of your cat’s earnest grooming routine. When your cat licks and grooms themself, tiny structures

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is all about toys lately, and though we’ve pointed out some amazing (and amazingly expensive) possible additions to your pet’s collection, we wanted to share the secrets of some of our favorite homemade toys that ring in at a total cost ranging between zero and just a few dollars. Bonus: They don’t

Dog and Cat Massage is Helpful, Holistic Touch Therapy for Pets and People J. Hunter, DVM Most of us have felt reassured comforted and loved by the touch of another at some point in our lives. In people, massage therapy has been touted with numerous benefits: relaxation, relief of anxiety, improvement of digestion, fascial pain

What Do I Do if My Dog Hates My New Puppy? You’ve brought home a tumbling ball of fur and you’re delighted. Your new puppy yaps, flops, and explores with ease, but there’s one problem with your bundle of joy: Your other cat or dog hates the new addition. What do you do when your

Dog Park “Petiquette” Off leash dog parks are havens for energetic or social pups in need of room to romp, especially if you have a small yard or no yard at all! These wide open arenas give dogs a place to be themselves as well as freedom off the leash. However, to keep parks fun

We adore our feline friends, but when it’s time to scoop, we always wish there was a better way. Litter boxes are a necessary item if you live with kitties and a major convenience when you compare cleaning them to walking your pet outdoors, but the smell and mess don’t always make domestic life more

As a pet owner, is it important to keep your four legged friends looking and feeling their best! Keeping up with a grooming regimen is essential to your pet’s health. Scheduling regular trips to your vet and groomer are the best ways to do this, but there are several things you can do at home

We’ve hunted down some interesting toys and gear for the world’s most adventurous pets as well as those suffering from a streak of total boredom. But today LazyPaw Animal Hospitals is profiling the holy grail of pet product categories—the chicest, and sometimes most ridiculous, toys and more for pets who know how to redefine what

LazyPaw Animal Hospitals loves entertaining our pet patients, especially because watching them have fun is so entertaining to us! There is no one toy that will interest every animal, but this list of handpicked oddball toys is devoted to our furry friends who may be suffering from a spell of ennui. From puzzling to downright

It’s the spookiest time of the year again! Halloween is a time to dress up, eat candy and have fun but remember, you cannot forget about your pets. It’s important to keep your furry friends safe during this ghostly time. There are four main hazards you should keep in mind this upcoming Halloween so you