If you’re looking for something other than catnip that your cat and their stomach will love, feed your cat peas. Peas have several health benefits for cats. In fact, in grain-free cat food, green peas are usually the source of… read more
Pet adoption
How to Adopt the Best Rescue Animal For You & Your Family
The holidays are a prime time for pet adoption. Before bringing home your next furry friend, consider all the implications to find the very best fit. Pets are often seen as a remedy for loneliness, boredom and more fulfillment in… read more
Spotlight 360: Dr. Samantha Rivera
There is no doubt that Dr. Samantha Rivera, a veterinarian at Haile Plantation Animal Hospital has a love for animals. As a veterinarian, her job is to care for other people’s animals, but, at home, she loves and cares deeply… read more
Flabby Felines and Canines: How to Keep Your Pet Fit & Healthy
We all take it a little personally when someone calls our pet overweight. It makes us feel like bad pet parents to have let our beloved fur babies get to their current state. I unfortunately feel this way every time… read more
14 Kitchen Gadgets You Can’t Live Without
When it comes to cooking, anyone can be a chef! Sometimes it just takes a little help from your friends... aka the "I can’t live without you” kitchen gadgets. SILICONE STRAWS Pack of 4/ $10, sukkstraws.com CORN STRIPPER $8,… read more
Is Your Pet the Next Social Media Star?
Think your pet has what it takes to rise to the top of the social media world? Of course you do. Instagram is a dog-eat-dog world for humans, and pets are no different. Follow these tips for the best chance… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Kane the Domestic Shorthair
Meet Kane the Domestic Shorthair! Samantha Rivera considers herself a “foster fail.” And how could you blame her? Kane, a “differently-abled” Domestic Shorthair cat quickly made his way into her heart when he was in her care during his time as… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Jetty and Grant the German Shorthair Pointers
Meet Jetty and Grant! Jetty and Grant are two peas in a pod. Their owners, Alex Wigglesworth and fiancée Samantha Campos, met while both working for the UF Small Animal Hospital. Samantha already had Jetty when the two met, and Alex… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Asher the French Bulldog
Meet Asher the French Bulldog! With their busy on-the-go lifestyle, Amanda Bentley knew that when the time came to introduce a dog into their family, they would need a small dog that could keep up and be a part of… read more
Fur-Ever Friends: Meet Grayson the Toy Poodle
Meet Grayson the Toy Poodle! Leslie Florence adopted Grayson four years ago when he was just 8 months old. “Grayson is my buddy, he and Elle (another poodle) are a great source of happiness and relaxation for me.” says Florence.… read more