PetDoors Blog
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Mia Daniele
As any new puppy owner will tell you, these little balls of energy have a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm for playtime and exploration. But...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Strawberries are a great low-calorie treat for your dog to enjoy. Before giving your dog any new foods, check with your veterinarian to see if they...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Fleas are often an inevitable part of living with dogs and cats. Despite our best efforts, they seem to find their way into the home. But what are ...
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Mia Daniele
There is nothing cuter than a newborn pup. If you have never raised a litter from birth before, you may be unaware dogs do not bark as soon as the...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s a common misconception that you can give cats milk as a tasty treat. In reality, most cats are lactose intolerant, and feeding them cow’s milk...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Heartworm is a serious disease caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are spread to dogs through the bite of an infecte...
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Mia Daniele
Everybody wants a cat, but no one wants to deal with their cat’s bathroom habits, especially when it’s outside the litterbox. Seasoned cat owners m...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s no secret that dogs bring so much love and joy to their families. But can adopting a new pet also improve your health? The answer is yes! Her...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that can live in cats and dogs and reach up to 11” in length. There are a few types of tapeworms that can infect...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Shock collars are not a humane way to train your dog, despite what some might say. Shock collars are collars that your dog wears that administer a ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
You may be wondering, can dogs eat cinnamon? Luckily, cinnamon is not toxic to dogs. Not only are certain kinds of cinnamon non-toxic for dogs, but...
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Mia Daniele
If you have a dog, you know how much they love their walks. For many families, the W-A-L-K word can’t be spoken without causing your canine friend ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Ever wanted to share a bit of your snack with your hopeful kitty, but stopped in your tracks wondering if it was safe for them? Cats have very diff...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Chlorophyll is a natural pigment found in algae and plants. It allows plants to absorb energy from light. It also happens to be a superfood with to...
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Mia Daniele
There’s no telling when an emergency situation will happen, which is why you should know how to perform more than just simple first aid on your pet...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s no secret that cats love catnip! The leafy green herb seems to have an immediate effect on almost any cat. It’s a great way to enrich your cat...
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Mia Daniele
Any signs of white specks in cat fur or your dog’s coat is a cause for concern. After all, white specks like that can be a clear sign of flea eggs ...
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Mia Daniele
Apple cider vinegar is one of the top natural health remedies today due to its amazing benefits. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
As exciting as the great outdoors may seem to your cat, it poses a number of risks to keep in mind. Traffic, predators, unpredictable weather…all e...
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Mia Daniele
When it comes to owning a cat, there are two main schools of thought for how to raise your cat: either as an outdoor cat or as an indoor cat. Outdo...
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Mia Daniele
Smelly kitty litter is one of the most annoying parts of being a cat owner. Not only does cat pee smell noxious, but the stench can spread all over...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
A pet door allows your dog the independence to come and go on their own terms, freeing up your time spent playing ‘doorman’ to them. But what abou...
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Hannah Scholtes
What’s a Microchip?
You’ve heard it: My pet is chipped. So what actually is a pet microchip? What are microchip companies? How do pet microchi...
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Hannah Scholtes
by Hannah Scholtes
When winter rolls around, it can feel like you and your pet are cooped up inside for days on end. Your pet is probably lookin...
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Stephanie Wong
The question has been in my head for years: Should I get cat? A couple months ago, I adopted my first cat, Guster / Gus, from Woods Humane Society ...
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Kelsey Youmans
4th of July is upon us once again! This week’s celebrations will be filled with family and friends, food and drinks, and plenty of elaborate firew...
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Ryan Corvese
On June 5, 2016, competitive dog runner Brian Duff and his Weimaraner dog, Kaydom, pushed each other to complete a 4:13 mile at the State Street Do...
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Rachel Long
Since JT started working at PetDoors.com last year, Loki has kept a special place in his heart for him. Afternoon popcorn, Tuesday tamale husks….th...
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Paul Kan
During the hot summer months, it is especially important to be aware of the signs of heat stroke in dogs and cats. Cat and dog heatstroke can commo...
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Stephen Daily
Dear Readers, Today I’d like to discuss one of the most controversial subjects in responsible pet ownership: Whether or not to spay or neuter your ...
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Nick Pullano
Whether we are shopping for a pet door, a dog bed, or just wondering, we have lots of questions about our dog's size. How big will my furry friend ...
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Nick Pullano
Help Your Pet Cope with Separation Anxiety
Most pets are happy when their owners and family members return home. But, if your dog or cat is a litt...
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Nick Pullano
The month of April was full of random holidays, but at the end of this month, we are also celebrating Hairball Awareness Day and World Veterinar...
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Nick Pullano
Pet cats are very particular animals that actually play a big role in keeping themselves healthy by way of cleaning their fur, covering up their bu...
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