The Backyard Mushroom Myth: Which Mushrooms Are Dangerous for Dogs?
What Every Ohio Pet Owner Should Know Before Letting Their Dog Explore the Yard After a few days of warm weather and summer rain, you walk outside and notice several mushrooms have suddenly appeared in your yard. Your dog notices them too. Many pet owners assume...
How Clean Is Your Pet’s Water Bowl? The Hidden Bacteria Most Pet Owners Never Think About
Why Your Dog or Cat's Water Bowl May Be Dirtier Than You Realize We all know fresh water is essential for keeping our pets healthy—but when was the last time you actually washed your pet's water bowl? If you're like many pet owners, you probably refill it every day....
The Hidden Dangers of Leaving Pet Food Outside
What Every Ohio Pet Owner Should Know About Outdoor Feeding Many pet owners leave food outside with the best intentions. Whether it's feeding a pet on the patio, providing food for a barn cat, leaving a bowl out for a dog during outdoor playtime, or trying to help...
Why Is My Cat Hiding More This Summer?
Understanding Cat Hiding Behavior, Heat Stress & Other Health Concerns Have you noticed your cat spending more time under the bed, behind furniture, in closets, or in other unusual hiding places this summer? While cats are naturally independent and often enjoy...
Why Pets Get More Ear Infections in Summer
A Healthy Pets of Ohio Guide to Swimming, Allergies & Hidden Ear Problems If your dog has been shaking their head more than usual lately, scratching at their ears, or suddenly developing a strong odor around their head, summer may be the reason. At Healthy Pets of...
The Summer Parasite Explosion: Why Fleas, Ticks & Mosquitoes Become a Major Problem in Ohio
A Healthy Pets of Ohio Guide to Protecting Your Pet During Peak Parasite Season Summer in Ohio doesn’t just bring sunshine, vacations, and outdoor adventures — it also brings a massive increase in parasites that can threaten your pet’s health. At Healthy Pets of Ohio,...
Why Your Dog Smells Worse in Summer And What That Odor Is Trying to Tell You
If your dog seems a little… stronger-smelling in the summer months, you’re not imagining it. At Healthy Pets of Ohio, we hear this all the time once the weather warms up: “My dog suddenly smells worse—what’s going on?” While a mild “dog smell” can be normal,...
Not All Dogs Are Natural Swimmers And What Ohio Pet Owners Need to Know
When summer hits Central Ohio, water becomes part of everyday life—backyard pools, lakes, rivers, and weekend getaways. And naturally, many pet owners assume their dog will instinctively know how to swim. At Healthy Pets of Ohio, we see this misconception all the...
Human Foods for Pets: What’s Safe to Share… and What to Avoid
A Healthy Pets of Ohio Guide for Dog and Cat Owners It happens in almost every home—those eyes staring up at you during dinner, hoping for just a bite. And while it’s tempting to share, not all human foods are safe for pets. At Healthy Pets of Ohio, one of the most...
The “Zoomies” Explained
What Your Dog or Cat’s Sudden Energy Bursts Are Really Telling You If you’ve ever watched your dog sprint laps around the house like they just drank three espressos—or your cat go flying off the couch at full speed for no apparent reason—you’ve witnessed what pet...