Nikki Wardle

Giving your pet medication can be a challenge, especially if they don't like the taste or smell. But it's important to make sure they take their meds so they can get better. Here are some tips on how to give your pet medication:

Bringing home a new puppy or kitten is exciting, especially for kids. However, it's important to remember that these furballs are curious explorers, and they can get into all sorts of mischief if you're not prepared. Puppy- and kitten-proofing your house and yard is important to ensure their safety and create a harmonious living environment for you and your new furry friend.

Spaying is a common surgery performed on female dogs to prevent them from getting pregnant. There are two main types of spay surgeries: traditional and laparoscopic.

Pain is an interesting subject when talking about pets, particularly canines. First, we have the obstacle of pets not being able to tell us exactly what is hurting, followed by the other issue that canines are experts at hiding pain.

Although this summer has been unseasonably cool, we have had a few 100°+ temperature days that have made everyone run for shade. These hot days can be especially dangerous for pets as they have a harder time cooling off. Here are some tips to help keep your pets safe in the hot Idaho weather.

Our furry friends are a special part of our family, and we always want to capture each of our pets’ unique personalities in photos. But taking good pet photos can be tricky since our cuddly companions don’t always want to cooperate.

Summer is here again and it’s time for vacations. But this year, you want to take Fido with you, which now limits where you can go. Here are some vacation spots that Fido is sure to enjoy with you.

Cancer is serious and can affect any animal, including pets. Unfortunately, there is no single answer to the question of how to tell if your pet has cancer. However, there are some signs and symptoms you can look for that may indicate that your pet is sick.

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that affects both humans and animals. While it is most commonly associated with humans, pets can also contract Lyme disease. Let’s go over how pets can get Lyme disease, the symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent it.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects the way the body processes glucose, a type of sugar that is essential for energy production. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, regulates glucose levels in the blood. In diabetic pets, the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or the body does not respond to insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.