by Joette White | Feb 7, 2026 | Cat, Dog, Grooming, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News
In many parts of the country, winter brings a true pause in parasite activity. North Texas is different. With fluctuating temperatures, mild winters, and frequent warm spells, parasites like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can remain active well beyond what pet parents...
by Joette White | Jan 29, 2026 | Behavior, Dallas, Dog, Enrichment, Pet Health, Seasonal Pet Care
Snow days in the Dallas Metroplex are rare. Yet, when they happen, they tend to bring school closures, office shutdowns, and a pretty big deviation from life as we know it. For many Dallas families, snow day downtime can feel like a gift. For dogs, though, it can feel...
by Joette White | Jan 24, 2026 | Cat, Dallas, Dallas Pet News, Dog, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News, Seasonal Pet Care
For pets, freezing temperatures can affect more than comfort. Cold snaps, ice storms, and sudden weather changes can have real impacts on physical health, mobility, and overall wellbeing, especially for vulnerable pets. Today, as the Dallas Metroplex braces for our...
by Joette White | Jan 18, 2026 | Behavior, Dog, Enrichment, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health
January is Walk Your Dog Month, and it’s the perfect time to reset routines and focus on one of the most important parts of a dog’s day: dog walks that allow for sniffing, movement, and calorie burn. While letting dogs into the backyard can be convenient, it doesn’t...
by Joette White | Jan 2, 2026 | Dallas, Dallas Pet News, PCPSI, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News
As I reflect on the year we just wrapped up at PCPSI, one thing stands out clearly: our weekly blogs consistently centered on what truly supports pets and the families who love them. The topics we prioritized weren’t trends; they were reflections of real life in the...
by Joette White | Dec 20, 2025 | Cat, Dog, Pet Health, Pet-Related Gifting, Seasonal Pet Care
Dallas pet parents love spoiling their dogs and cats with gifts. Unfortunately, local emergency veterinarians see a spike in preventable ER visits tied to well-intended pet presents. Knowing which gifts pose the greatest risks can help Dallas-area pet owners keep...
