Natural Pet

Paws in Paradise Opens in Lakewood Ranch

A new pet spa with a tropical theme has opened at 11161 State Road 70 East in Lakewood Ranch.

Five Star Pet Salon Relocates to Woof Gang Bakery in Lakewood Ranch

Five Star Bet Salon, owned by Paula Mabry, has recently relocated to the Woof Gang Bakery in the Publix complex at 8314 Market Street in Lakewood Ranch.

Bradenton Emergency Clinic Opens

The Veterinary Emergency Center at 3915 Cortez Road West in Bradenton opened on March 1, 2012.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Cat Depot

Give the gift of unconditional love. Adopt a cat or kitten on Mother’s Day weekend and receive a beautiful soft bed and certificate for one year of nail trims, a $200 value.

K9 Korral, the Institute of Canine Behavior, Now Offers Doggie Day Care and Boarding

The expansive center at 2001 Princeton Street, just north of downtown Sarasota, adds a new “home environment” option to its impressive roster of training and boarding services.

Changes, Seminars at Bear Creek Veterinary Alternatives

Bear Creek Veterinary Alternatives recently introduced several changes and announced upcoming seminars.

Earth Heart Inc. Announces New Website

Earth Heart’s new website features the company’s natural remedy mists such as Canine Calm, Travel Calm, Buzz Guard and Guard Well, and offers expanded information on aromatherapy and health.

Ramona Loves Dogs Moves to Rosemary District

Ramona Loves Dogs opened on April 7, 2012 at 420 Central Ave. in Sarasota.

Cat Depot Kid’s Critter Camp Registration Now Open

Cat Depot announced its first summer Critter Camp open to children from second through fifth grade.

Aunt Jac’s Mobile Paw Spa Hits the Road

Nora Risse, a groomer with 11 years’ experience and former police dog trainer, has opened Aunt Jac’s Mobil Paw Spa.

Shelters Go Green

Good for the Environment-- “Our goal was to reduce our carbon paw print,” says Dave Dickinson, interim director of Sacramento County Animal Care, regarding the California capital’s LEED Gold-certified shelter.

Gentle Leashes Make Sense

Try this simple experiment: Open your hands, with both thumbs touching. Place your thumbs at the base of the throat with the fingers pointing back...

Keeping Pets' Ears Healthy

Prevention Tips & Treatment Options

Ear infections are common in the pet population, especially in humid summer months that invite water play.

Interspecies Friendships

Crossing Boundaries for Good

Before Wally and Ann Collito, of North Attleborough, Massachusetts, had a chance to befriend the stray kitten that had appeared in their yard, the couple discovered that another caring being—a crow—had already done so.

Pet Supply Center: A Busy Hub for Low-cost, High-touch Pet Care Products

Kathy Kurzydlo, owner of Pet Supply Center at the intersection of Beneva and Webber in Sarasota, is one busy lady.

You Dirty Dog!

Tips for the Grooming Impaired

Dogs can get into the darnedest messes. These helpful tips—including a natural skunk odor remover formula and flea and mosquito repellants--make clean-up easier, on both sides of the tub.

Purring for Protein

Why Canned Food is Best for Cat Health

Canned or dry food? Learn what holistic veterinarians recommend to ensure that your feline stays well and well-fed.

Cat & Canine Cuisine

Recipes by Dr. Carol Osborne

You can prepare a homemade diet for your pet as easily as for your family. Here are some tried-and-true kitchen creations that will treat your beloved pets to five-star, lip smacking-good nourishment.

Tackling Ticks

Warning Signs and Treatments for Tick Born Diseases

No one likes ticks, but like fleas and cockroaches, they are a fact of life. After a winter break in the northern states, they’re back with a vengeance come warmer weather and plague parts of the south all year round.

Make Fleas Flee

Up to Scratch Remedies

If you share your life with a dog or cat, fleas are often a fact of life, especially during warm weather months. Implementing a holistically designed prevention and control program is the way to go. These suggestions will help you get through, flea-free.

Everybody Outside!

Create a Yard that Welcomes Kids, Pets and Wildlife

A backyard is a place to grow cherished summer memories. Here’s how to create a space where everyone can safely play and coexist.

Six-legged Runs

Best Buddy Workouts Go the Distance

A Pet’s First Visit to the Vet

Tips to Avoid Trauma

The first trip to the veterinarian’s office does not need to be a traumatic experience. With savvy planning, you can make the whole experience less stressful for both you and your pet.

Laser Power

21st Century Pet Therapy Options

Safe, effective laser technology can deliver pain relief and healing for our furred and feathered companions. Best of all, it’s non-invasive.