It’s that time of year again! While you’re making your holiday list, and checking it twice, don’t forget your furry friends! There are so many cute and useful gifts for pets – fill their stockings with things they’ll love. Dogs Our most faithful companions are usually fairly easy to shop for, since we know the way to their hearts is through food, and fun! A reasonable amount of treats can be given throughout the day without disrupting a balanced diet, and mini-treats
Unbeknownst to many parents of furry, feathery, or scaly kiddos, there are a handful of popular holiday houseplants that can be dangerous to pets. Some common harmful houseplants include: pine tree, amaryllis, holly, and mistletoe; and these are just some “seasonal” varieties. Pet owners should check before bringing any household plant into their home, as many common houseplants are not good for pets (should a pet ingest a toxic plant, act quickly by taking them to the veterinarian immediately for
If you’re on social media (and we hope you are, find us @leoandluckys !) brace yourselves: it’s time for “new year, new me” messages to take over your feed. A New Year is a nice, clean slate that can be used as a catalyst to adopt some major modifications into your family’s life. Don’t forget about your pet – they can also benefit from some fresh, positive changes, too! Here are some easy ways to incorporate your pet into your
Halloween is such a fun time of year for humans and animals alike. While it’s fun to dress your four-legged friends up for the occasion, there are several concerns about safety when it comes to pets. The Pet Poison hotline says they receive a 12 percent increase in calls during Halloween. Read on to learn how to protect your pets! Safe Storage / Unsafe FoodsPet owners should store all candy in a safe place, well out of a dog’s
Measuring around 150 decibels, fireworks are louder than gunfire (140 decibels) and even many planes at takeoff (120 decibels). If you think fireworks are loud, think of what they sound like to dogs and cats who have much more sensitive hearing than ours. Many folks opt to purchase fireworks to set off at home. This is bad news for pets, as the booms are just down the street rather than over the water at a local park or beach. A
At Leo&Lucky’s, we love to celebrate our pet parents! Moms of all species will receive a carnation at Leo&Lucky’s on Mother’s Day – just a little “thank you” for being such wonderful parents to your fur babies. Did you know that Saturday, May 9th is National Dog Mom’s Day? Here are five ways you can celebrate your favorite dog (or cat!) mom: 1. Send her flowers – from her pet! You can’t go wrong with sending flowers or a plant. There are
