The Windcrest Blog

Beat the Summer Heat With These 5 Safety Tips Summer is the best time of year to spend time outdoors with your pet friends. Your pets undoubtedly enjoy being outside, whether playing fetch in the park, trekking along beautiful trails, or relaxing in your backyard....

Zoonotic Infections and Pets: How to Avoid Them Zoonotic infections, which may be transmitted from pets to humans, are more prevalent than you would believe. Your pet may look to be in perfect health, but they may be carrying a communicable disease, so keep up with...

Camping Tips for Pet Owners Is there anything better than lying by a campfire with your furry friend and looking up at the stars? Not according to us. Camping with your pet is a great way to have fun adventures, but you must keep your furry friend safe. Follow our...

Five Tips for Safe Swimming Practices With Your Pet As summer temperatures heat up, you and your furry pal likely want to cool off with a swim. Although it’s in their name, not all dogs–or pets–know how to “doggy paddle,” so take proper precautions when you swim with...

Signs That Your Pet's Limp Requires Urgent Attention In most cases, receiving veterinary attention for your pet's lameness can wait until the following day. The need to see your local emergency veterinary facility is indicated by a few conditions as well as limping....

4 Ways to Get Ready for Your Pet's Death Even though losing a pet is never easy, getting ready for it can lessen your mental and emotional pain. Here are four suggestions to help you prepare for and grieve the eventual loss of your pet. #1: Evaluate the quality of...

Proven Techniques for Protecting Your Dog from Other Dog Bite Knowing how to avoid and deal with a dog bite should be a fundamental part of every dog owner's education because no one wants to have to deal with their cherished pet getting wounded. There are numerous...

Grief Support: How to Cope with Your Pet’s Death   Losing a pet can be as difficult as losing a family member or friend. Pets are integral members of the family, with an invaluable place in our lives. When your pet passes, processing your grief can be an...

Hazards in Your Home: 5 Common Pet Toxins   In honor of National Animal Poison Prevention Week, which will take place March 19 to 25, our team wants to share some of the most common household products that are toxic to pets.    #1: Medications One of the...

How Dental Disease Affects Your Senior Pet’s Overall Health   As your furry pal ages, they are faced with many health changes. Their vision dims, their hearing becomes muffled, and their gait becomes unsteady. They also are likely to suffer from pet dental...