Having a dog is a priceless addition to a family. Kids learn many lessons, like responsibility and compassion, from having a furry companion around. Concerns should not be overblown, but there are a few areas parents should consider before bringing a pet home. So, what issues should parents think about and which dogs are best [...]

There has been a lot of recent buzz on vaccines. Some are trying to muddy the waters around this life-saving procedure and suggest it actually does more harm than good. Thankfully, there is no evidence to suggest you or your pets should avoid vaccines. On the contrary, vaccines have been shown to save countless millions [...]

The weather is warming in Chapel Hill, the sun is staying up longer and longer, and puppy love is in the air. If you haven’t started updating your dog’s dating profile, now is the time. To give him the best chance for a spring fling, he’ll need his best friend playing wingman. When all the [...]

One of the most important decisions you’ll make in your life, and I don’t think it’s an exaggeration, is which dog you want to bring into your home. This dog will share your home, share your bed and will be around your friends, family and children. Many people decide to find a dog through a [...]

Our pets are our family members, and just like introducing any new family member, it can be hard to tell how the others will react. With children you have nine months to prepare them but your pets often just get another animal dropped into their environment. And as territorial beings, they do consider it theirs. [...]

The winter here in North Carolina is in full-swing, so that means all those fleas, ticks and mosquitoes that have been threatening our pets’ health are now dead. That means we can all put away the flea, tick and heartworm prevention medications until the weather warms up. Right? Actually, sadly that is not the case. [...]