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We all know how important it is to wear sunscreen...but what about our pets?  Maybe the most neglected preventative medical treatment and least public awareness for pet health care is the regular use of sunscreen to protect the pet from...

Regularly checking your dog for fleas and ticks is essential for maintaining their health and wellbeing. Here are some reasons why: Preventing infestations: Fleas and ticks can quickly multiply and infest your dog's coat and skin, leading to discomfort, itching,...

While many pet owners are aware that many common foods such as grapes; raisins; onions and related plants such as chives, shallots, and garlic; Macadamia nuts; chocolate, sugar-free gum or other foods containing the sweeter xylitol are toxic to pets,...

Here at Epi-Pet, we’re celebrating National Pet Dental Health Month, but the vast majority of pet parents don’t brush their dog’s teeth. And by majority, we mean 98 percent. Around 80 percent of our pups get some form of periodontal...

Many people have started working from home, and schools and colleges have transitioned to distance learning. With heightened awareness of our health, many people have kept a routine of continually sanitizing the surfaces in their homes. However, some of these sanitary products...

Did you know that the most common aspirations for this New Year are to better manage money, to lose weight and to be happier? These goals can also apply to our pets!     Managing pet dollars and cents Creating...

As a pet owner, it’s extremely difficult to see your dog suffer. So when your dog’s muscles begin to decline, simple tasks such as walking up the stairs, become difficult, it’s important to get your furry best friend the help...

Like humans, dogs need sleep. Good sleeping habits and a regular feeding and exercise regimen contribute to healthier sleeping patterns for dogs. Petrendologist Reed provides expert tips about dogs and sleeping.  How many hours a day does a dog sleep?...

It is important to pet-proof a house with the same vengeance that we use to baby-proof our homes. As pet parents, we must recognize that every home contains a variety of items and substances that can be dangerous or even fatal...