Paws for Success

12/08/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Update! ✨🎄
I’ll be taking limited reservations for Christmas week, and I’ll be off from December 25th through January 1st to rest, recharge, and enjoy some holiday snuggles of my own.

I also want to say a truly heartfelt thank you for trusting me with your fur babies. Caring for your pets brings me so much joy, and I’m grateful every day for the love, laughter, and little paw prints you share with me. ❤️🐾

10/12/2025

Yaaaaaaay 🎉

09/29/2025

Cats do not like Citrus smells. Citrus is a natural cat repellant. Do not use in or around their litter boxes.

What scents make your cat uncomfortable—or can keep other cats away? Find out what smells cats hate.

09/29/2025

'During Stressful Times with Pets, Finding Joy Matters'
In the newest Pets and Their People blog post, Don Hanson, co-owner of Green Acres Kennel Shop, describes how Muppy dog-splained to him that the best thing they can do together is fill each day with joy.
Read more about their inspiring journey. Link in the comments⬇️

09/29/2025

Between ages 2-4, cats reach full development with their social maturity, set clear boundaries, and may become a bit more assertive—sometimes even stirring up conflict in multi-cat homes. Keep an eye on changing behaviors and help them adjust to avoid conflicts. Make sure there are plenty of resources spaced around the home to accommodate each cat's preferred personal area, engage in a couple of interactive play sessions each day to redirect building tension, and provide an enriched environment so cats don't start picking on each other. Watch for signs of tension between cats so you can work on the relationships before things escalate.

09/29/2025

Did you know the Chihuahua is one of the oldest dog breeds in the Americas? These tiny pups trace their history back to ancient Mexico, where they were companions to the Toltec and Aztec civilizations. Named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, they became popular in the U.S. in the early 1900s and have held a special place in our hearts ever since.

Though small in size, Chihuahuas are known for their big personalities, loyalty, and courage. They often bond closely with their people and make excellent watchdogs. Fun fact: Chihuahuas come in both smooth and long coats—and despite their petite frames, many love to strut with the confidence of a much larger dog!

Whether you share your home with a Chihuahua or another breed full of personality, Allure Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is here to keep your pets happy and healthy. Call us today to schedule your next visit—or we are here if you need us for urgent care.

08/29/2025

https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/options-for-surviving-pets/

Annie and Wh**ey are the dogs who belonged to late photographer Robert Bunch. Courtesy photo. What happens when Ladybird outlives Hank Hill? Pets are part of our families, and when their humans pass away, they also mourn and have to adjust to a

07/15/2025

On National Pet Fire Safety Day, we encourage all pet owners to review their fire preparation plans. In addition to these four tips, the AVMA has compiled these resources to help protect your pets in case of a fire or natural disasters: https://bit.ly/4kXJqOG

07/15/2025

Question time. It's not unusual for many cat parents to be confused by a cat's particular behavior. Even though every behavior serves a purpose and makes sense to the cat, it can be confusing and frustrating to the cat parent. Is there a behavior that took you a while to understand?

07/15/2025

The silent suffering that many dogs (ANY breed, but higher risk in some types) experience as a result of how we’ve designed them is a sad reality that is hard to think about because we love our companion dogs for how they look. They are to us, more than how they look. https://doggiedrawings.net/pages/dogs-of-the-world-book

Worth reading: What Should Dogs Look Like? By Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman.
https://open.substack.com/pub/companiondogproject/p/what-should-dogs-look-like?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Dr Alison Skipper: https://www.vethumanitiesuk.org/alison-skipper

https://functionalbreeding.podbean.com/e/dr-alison-skipper-the-health-and-history-of-brachycephalic-dogs/

Also check out this free download: https://doggiedrawings.net/products/buying-a-dog-ethically

If you are not a breeder and are interested in learning more deeply about breed traits, check out the Puppy Seekers Project

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

There’s no such thing as too soon when it comes to preparing for life with dogs, babies and toddlers! 🐾👶

The earlier you start, the smoother the transition—for everyone.

Let’s set you and your pup up for success from day one! 💛

Interested in learning HOW to help set everyone up for success?

Join us for our LIVE Dogs & Toddlers Webinar July 15th OR register for our Dogs & Storks Webinar on August 12th 🤩

Link to register can be found below or by commenting DOG and we will send you a direct link

🔗https://www.familypaws.com/available-courses/