October is National Pet Wellness Month! What does that mean for you and your pet? It means that all month long, we’re exploring ways to help pets enjoy a long, healthy life by practicing routine wellness. A good lifestyle starts with smart choices, including quality food, exercise, and preventive care.

Who said dogs are the only ones who get to travel the world? Cats are just as much a part of any family, so it makes sense that we’d want to take them with us when we travel. There are a few things to keep in mind before you hit the open road with your purr-fect travel companion.

The core concept behind the idea of “wellness” is prevention. And by prevention, we mean maintaining a level of health to avoid a larger health crisis. To attain a level of “good wellness” requires staying up to date on your pet's health from nose to tail. Here are some things to keep in mind when being proactive on your pet’s wellness.

Protecting your pet is one of the most important jobs we have as pet parents. We protect them from abuse, loneliness, illness, and the elements by providing shelter, love, good medical care, and protection from parasites. A common cause of illness in pets is anemia.