By Nicky|2021-02-06T20:54:52-06:00November 23, 2020|
The last thing you want to do on any holiday is having to run to the emergency room with your four-legged friend. Despite being an exciting holiday filled with family and friends, it can be a stressful time for your four-legged pals. Depending on your family’s traditions, you may start prepping those favorite dishes days
By Jenna Brashear|2022-05-27T13:58:24-06:00October 8, 2020|
We all love our pets very much. That’s why we care for them and do everything in our effort to keep them happy. However, we may become oblivious to one of the largest health concerns our furry friends can face...pet obesity. Pet obesity is a very serious concern, especially when the new year begins, and
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T11:43:49-06:00July 24, 2020|
As I was perusing social media, I noticed a growing trend of owners creating colorful raw dog food recipes for their four-legged friends. They would grab their trusty mortar and pestle to grind up various eggs, supplements, vegetables, etc. with all kinds of meat and organs. As a dog owner myself, I was a bit
By Jenna Brashear|2021-01-25T23:16:55-06:00July 21, 2020|
When you buy a pet online, through a classified ad, or from a pet store, you may be unknowingly supporting a puppy mill. These mass breeding operations are a cruel and abusive way to treat man’s best friend. Breeding dogs at puppy mills are treated like production machines at the cost of their health and
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T11:33:44-06:00July 9, 2020|
You feel a soft nose jostle your side as you slowly open your eyes. It’s still dark out, but your beloved furry friend is ready for his morning meal. “Mom, it’s breakfast time!” In an instant, you're up and walking towards the kitchen to get all of their favorites prepared. Opening the fridge, you suddenly
By TC Malik|2020-12-16T10:19:14-06:00June 4, 2020|
It might seem like quarantine and shelter in place bans are never going to end. It’s already been two months and nothing has seemed to change. We’re all sheltered at home dreaming of days when we can socialize with friends and family once again. It’s a hard time for all of us, but we will
By Jenna Brashear|2020-12-16T10:40:05-06:00May 27, 2020|
If you’ve been perusing the web recently, you’ve probably stumbled upon a few videos of how to cut your hair at home during this pandemic. With hair salons closing up their doors until further notice, we’ve all been forced to be a little more creative with hair care solutions. Not only have we picked up
By Alice|2020-12-16T14:14:42-06:00March 13, 2020|
In a time where many people have questions about their health and safety concerning the coronavirus, families are also worried about how the coronavirus could affect their pets. In addition to the common dog questions, such as can a dog catch human colds or human flu, and similar queries surrounding cats, one of the primary
By Brittany|2020-12-16T10:09:36-06:00February 12, 2020|
The Prudent Pet blog the increasingly popular practice of the Fear Free certification, a program that provides online and in-person education for veterinary specialists to make vet visits less stressful for animals and their humans. However, we were eager to learn more from professionals in our local Chicago veterinary community about how becoming Fear Free
By Brittany|2021-02-08T20:06:53-06:00February 10, 2020|
It’s been shown that dogs recognize the route to their veterinarian’s office and can show signs of stress before they even arrive. Similarly, cats may be affected by stress hours after a car ride – no matter their final destination. Pet parents have the option of taking their pets to hospitals and clinics that specialize
