October 20, 2026
The Day After Thanksgiving Is a Sick Day for Pets
Petfolk by the Numbers #1. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, about half of our vet visits are for a sick pet, and pancreatitis tests jump 66%. Charts and data from 2024 and 2025.
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The Day After Thanksgiving Is a Sick Day for Pets Dog Eating Grass: Why It Happens and When to Worry 
April 21, 2026
Dog Eating Grass: Why It Happens and When to Worry
Spot your dog munching on a patch of grass, and it's easy to wonder what's going on—are they bored? Sick? Just being a little goofy? The honest answer is: usually fine.
Dog Black Diarrhea: What Causes Black Dog Poop 
April 20, 2026
Dog Black Diarrhea: What Causes Black Dog Poop
If you've noticed your dog's stool has turned black and tarry, your instinct to take it seriously is right.
Cat Not Eating? Causes, Risks, and What to Do 
April 20, 2026
Cat Not Eating? Causes, Risks, and What to Do
When your cat isn't eating, it's natural to worry, and your instinct to take it seriously is right. Cats can stop eating for many reasons, from a subtle food preference shift to a sign of something that needs prompt veterinary attention. The challenge is knowing which situation you're in.
Dog Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet 
April 20, 2026
Dog Constipation: Home Relief & When to See a Vet
If your dog is squatting repeatedly without results, skipping bowel movements, or straining more than usual, constipation is likely the culprit.
Dog Not Eating? Here's What to Do 
April 20, 2026
Dog Not Eating? Here's What to Do
If your dog has turned away from their food bowl, you know that unsettled feeling of not being sure what's wrong.
How to Handle Dog Giardia with Veterinary Help 
April 19, 2026
How to Handle Dog Giardia with Veterinary Help
Sudden, persistent diarrhea with a notably foul smell is one of those symptoms that gets your attention fast, and if you're wondering whether dog giardia might be the cause, you're asking the right question.
What Triggers Colitis in Dogs? 
April 19, 2026
What Triggers Colitis in Dogs?
Noticing blood or mucus in your dog's stool is one of those moments that stops you in your tracks, and it's one of the more common reasons pet parents reach out to a care team.
Dog Pooping Blood: How to Handle A Dog Bloody Stool 
April 18, 2026
Dog Pooping Blood: How to Handle A Dog Bloody Stool
Seeing blood in your dog's stool is one of those moments that catches you completely off guard.