Posts from The Pup — healthy pet

Probiotics: live microorganisms found in not only your gut, but your pet’s. Living organisms taking shelter in both mine and my pet’s bodies? Now this might sound a bit alarming, but take heart because we can reassure you that when given in appropriate amounts, it’s not. There’s a reason why so many supplements and food options available to both you and your pets use probiotics! Probiotics are indeed live organisms, typically bacteria or yeast, but they’re friendly ones! Most of the immune system is found working closely with the digestive system. It is for that reason that, found in the...

Microchipping is a simple procedure for dogs and cats that only takes a few seconds, but lasts a lifetime! A microchip provides your pet with a permanent ID that cannot fall off, be removed, or become impossible to read over time. If your pets get lost and is brought to a veterinarian or animal shelter, they will be scanned for a microchip. You will then be contacted via the information on file with your pet’s microchip. A common misconception is that microchips act as a GPS or tracking device. This is not true; they cannot tell you the exact location...

Wellness exams are an important part of any pet's health routine. Wellness exams may also be referred to as "check-ups" and are performed on a healthy pet.