The Risks and Benefits of Common Pet Gear Boarding and daycare facilities interact with pet equipment every single day, and we see the results of a poorly chosen collar, harness, or toy all the time. A grooming appointment reveals a fractured tooth found while brushing teeth, or skin rubbed raw from a poorly-fitting harness. A [...]

How to Clean Your Pet's Teeth at Home: The Most Effective Options Does Home Dental Care Really Make a Difference? That big, happy grin your pet gives you can come with breath that's a bit much. For cats, sneaking in a brushing can feel like a wrestling match with a very small, very determined alligator. [...]

Play Hard, Nap Harder: What Really Happens at Doggy Daycare When you drop your dog off for daycare, do you ever wonder what they're actually doing all day? It's easy to picture non-stop excitement, but you might also worry about whether they're getting enough attention, whether they're resting when they need to, and whether they're [...]

The Truth About Tear Stains: Anatomy, Overflow, and Infection Wondering how to get rid of tear stains on your white dog? Reddish-brown staining around eyes and mouths can be a simple cosmetic issue- or a clue that something else is going on. If you've wondered why your pet has those rusty streaks beneath their eyes, [...]

Reading the Signs: Why Even Social Dogs Need Breaks Social dogs thrive in group play until stimulation crosses into overstimulation and behavior deteriorates. What starts as enthusiastic wrestling can escalate into mounting, resource guarding, or snapping. Dogs who loved daycare may suddenly refuse to go or come home exhausted and irritable. Overstimulation doesn't mean a [...]

Setting Pets Up for Success: The Power of Early Socialization You love your pet, but maybe you've noticed they sometimes freeze up or bark when a new person approaches, or they hide under the bed during thunderstorms. It can be heartbreaking to watch them struggle with fear or anxiety. Here's the thing: many of these [...]

Weight Matters: Managing Pet Obesity Through Healthy Habits It can be hard to see the subtle signs that your pet is carrying a few extra pounds under all that fluff. Maybe their enthusiasm for walks has waned, or perhaps they just aren't as quick to jump up on the sofa anymore. When pets gain too [...]

Why Cats Spray: Understanding the Behavior and Finding Solutions When your cat starts marking walls or furniture with urine, it’s not about being “bad” or “spiteful”- it’s communication. Spraying can be a response to stress, territory disputes, or medical issues, and it’s your cat’s way of saying, “Something’s not right.” Understanding what drives this behavior [...]

Keeping Pets Safe in Cold Weather: A Winter Readiness Guide Winter brings cozy nights, snowy walks, and- if you share your home with pets- a few seasonal challenges worth preparing for. In North Royalton, Ohio, winter can be especially harsh, with biting winds, icy sidewalks, and temperatures that regularly dip well below freezing. The damp [...]

Resource Guarding in Dogs: Helping Your Pet Feel Safe Around Food and Toys Has your dog ever growled when you approached their bowl or stiffened when holding a favorite toy? This behavior, called resource guarding, can be confusing and sometimes frightening. At Paws at Play Resort & Daycare, where playtime and grooming bring dogs into [...]