How often should my cat visit a veterinarian?
21
Aug

How often should my cat visit a veterinarian?

Ask yourself: When was the last time your cat saw a veterinarian? Cats seem so independent, it sometimes feels as though our little feline friends hardly need our assistance. In fact, while there are more cats than dogs in U.S. homes, dogs receive more regular veterinary care. When it comes to cats, pet parents often wait until they see signs that their cat is feeling under the weather before scheduling […]

7 simple ways to save money on vet expenses
27
Feb

7 simple ways to save money on vet expenses

Meet Simpson: a puppy with a second chance at life
26
Jan

Meet Simpson: a puppy with a second chance at life

Every January, 1-800-PetMeds Cares™ celebrates Change a Pet’s Life Day by helping three adoptable pets receive the medical care they need through the Change a Pet’s Life Contest. The first-place winner in this year’s contest is a pug puppy, named Simpson. Simpson was hit by a car at the end of December and suffered a broken pelvis, road rash and a large open wound on his right hind leg, exposing […]

Vote now to change an adoptable pet’s life
16
Jan

Vote now to change an adoptable pet’s life

Change a Pet’s Life Day was established to encourage pet adoption and draw attention to the many homeless pets in the U.S. In honor of the day, we founded a grant contest in 2015 to provide medical care grants to adoptable pets across the country. Over the past two years, the Change a Pet’s Life Contest has granted funds to help a former puppy mill breeder, Regina, regain her health […]

30
Sep

We Love Our Vets

Here at PetMeds, we love our pets and want them to stay happy and healthy. Regular veterinary care is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure that your beloved furry friend stays healthy. The newest PetMeds commercial, “We Love Our Vets,” is a friendly reminder that to help keep your dog or cat healthy, most veterinarians recommend annual checkups, heartworm tests, and monthly heartworm prevention, as […]

How to get the most out of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
22
Aug

How to get the most out of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

The following is a contribution from Zach at Vet Set Go, a community designed for aspiring veterinarians. Dr. Chris Carpenter shares tips on how we can make the most out of that important trip to the vet. The annual Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is August 22nd. If it has been a year or more since you last took your cat to the vet, this would be the […]

Change a Pet’s Life Day: Meet Regina, a former puppy mill breeder
24
Jan

Change a Pet’s Life Day: Meet Regina, a former puppy mill breeder

Regina is the winner of the 2016 1-800-PetMeds Change a Pet’s Life Contest. To learn more about the contest, please visit the contest page here. Change a Pet’s Life Day is today and to celebrate, PetMeds is helping one adoptable, former puppy mill dog receive the necessary surgery she needs to be happy and healthy!