TRIGGER WARNING! Blood, parasites Let's talk about parasite preventatives. A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism (also known as a host) that benefits by obtaining nutrients at the host's expense. These parasites can and will cause other health-related issues, illnesses, and diseases if untreated. Let's...
4th of July is jam packed with fun and excitement. Its the time of the year where we can really celebrate our independence, but how can we keep our furry pals safe and comfortable? Read more to find how what steps we need to take along with some tips on how we can keep everyone safe, happy, and comfortable this Independence Day!!
Edwardsville is a great place to live and own pets. Our beautiful city offers dog friendly trails, hikes and walks in addition to lots of local shops that allow you to bring a well behaved pup along. Whisker Bones is happy to be a part of such a wonderful community. In honor of our city’s efforts to become more pedestrian and bike friendly, we have compiled a list of our favorite walks and trails that are pet friendly.
The FDA published another update June 27th, including for the first time the company names of the foods reported to them since the investigation began. Here's what we know.
Many people love the idea of getting dog photos with Santa. The truth is, photos with Santa are not for every dog. Ask yourself these questions before meeting the jolly red dude.
For many pets, summer is a time for long walks, cool naps and fun trips. But it can also be a time that our furbabies are susceptible to extreme heat and over exposure to rising temperatures outside. Fortunately, there are some things the Whisker Bones Team came up with that you can do to help...
Hi Everyone. I wanted to take the time to talk about our cutie patootie Doodles. We get a lot of them in the grooming salon. More times than not (probably close to 75%) the pup has felted or matted. Nothing breaks our heart more than having to shave a fluffer...
Does your dog chew at feet or tail? Does your cat have a dry, dull coat (or even bald patches) and always seems to be itchy? Are you constantly at the vet for ear infections or digestive issues? Food allergies may be to blame! While grain allergies are the most...
Winter has hit our area hard and fast, bringing with it special grooming concerns for dog owners. So many of our pet parents have questions about grooming. Here are answers to those questions and a few more.