Pet Health

Mar 1, 20202 min read

March is Poison Prevention Month and Yes, that Fiddle Leaf is Poisonous

The Ruffugees Foundation here and we wanted to let you know that March is Poison Prevention Month! This is a great time to remind...

Oct 30, 20182 min read

The Spookiest of Days is Approaching

It's almost the spookiest time of the year! Hopefully this year is a real hoot for you and your family, including your beloved pets! So,...

Jul 15, 20181 min read

Three P's for National Pet Fire Safety Day

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day! Today we bring awareness to fire safety for pet families. Here are quick tips for the day: 1. Plan...

Jun 28, 20183 min read

Your Dog May Have Pancreatitis and You Wouldn't Even Know It!

Last November, our 10 year old lab, Gabby, went to the vet for a routine dental cleaning. She came home that night with an entirely new...

Mar 23, 20182 min read

Kitten Season Conundrums

It is almost kitten season! Queue scary movie music. This really is a terrifying time of year for animal advocates as the need for people...

Dec 31, 20172 min read

Pet Resolutions for 2018

It's a new year and a new you...said no pet ever. In fact, your pet loves you just the way you are and wants you to stay that way always,...

Oct 28, 20172 min read

Pet Safety on Halloween

Costumes, candy, traffic and guests - how do we keep out pets and guests safe on Halloween? Let's take a quick, closer look at these ite

Sep 9, 20172 min read

Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners

In light of Hurricane Harvey and the soon-to-be-here Irma let's explore how a pet owner can prepare for a disaster. 1. Have a Plan: You...

Jun 23, 20173 min read

How My Exercise Bike Calms My Dog During Fireworks and Thunder

Animals are naturally better at some things than humans. For me, my dog definitely outshines me in singing. But, in the auditory...