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Is Your Pet Ready for Northwest Indiana’s Colder Weather?
Written By: Niki Hitt
Simple ways to keep your dogs and cats comfortable as temperatures drop
If you've lived in Northwest Indiana for any length...
7 Signs Your Cat May Need a Little Extra Grooming Help
Written By: Niki Hitt
Cats are pretty impressive when it comes to...
Halloween Pet Safety: 6 Tips for a Safe and Happy Howl-oween!
Written By: Niki Hitt
Halloween is full of fun, costumes, candy, and spooky surprises! While we enjoy all the excitement, it's important to...
Rainy Days, Restless Pets: Fun Ways to Keep Dogs and Cats Happy Indoors
Written By: Niki Hitt
Because a rainy day doesn't have to mean a boring day for your best friend! 🐾
We...
How Often Should My Dog Be Groomed?
Written By: Niki Hitt
One of the most common questions pet parents ask is:
“How often should my dog be groomed?”
The...
Fall Shedding Is Here: What’s Happening to Your Dog’s Coat?
Written By: Niki Hitt
If it feels like there is suddenly more dog hair on your clothes, furniture, floors—and somehow floating through the air—you’re...
Are You Storing Your Pet’s Food the Right Way?
Written By: Niki Hitt
Flea Season Isn't Over!
Written By: Niki Hitt
Summer may be winding down, but flea season is still going strong in Northwest Indiana. Fleas thrive during warm weather and can continue living inside a...
More Than A Makeover: How Grooming Helps Shelter and Rescue Pets Start Fresh
Written By: Niki Hitt
Before-and-after grooming photos can be amazing. A shaggy face appears, a clean coat shines, and a pet seems to stand a little taller.
But when grooming helps a shelter or...
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Back-to-School Isn’t Just an Adjustment for Kids: Helping Pets Handle a Quieter House
Written By: Niki Hitt
Backpacks are packed, alarms are set and the family calendar is filling up again. Back-to-school season brings a big change in routine for everyone—including our pets.
After...
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The Dog Days of Summer: 5 Grooming Problems Pet Parents Should Watch For
Written By: Niki Hitt
Summer brings plenty of fun for our dogs—swimming, sprinkler play, lake days, long walks, and extra time outside.
But all that water, heat, and humidity can be tough...
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After the Splash: How to Care for Your Dog’s Skin, Coat, and Ears After Swimming
Written By: Niki Hitt
There is nothing quite like a Northwest Indiana summer with a water-loving dog.
Maybe your dog races through the sprinkler, jumps into the backyard pool,...