As a pet owner, it is important to identify and provide positive psychological and physiological environmental stimuli that facilitate your pet’s natural behaviors and encourage them to actively engage with their surroundings. Providing enrichment that fulfills these needs is essential for your animal’s happiness, mental well-being, and overall health. Here at YHPC, we have a […]

Currently, there are nearly 500,000 service dogs in the U.S. and many more animals that fall into the categories of emotional support and therapy animals. While all of these are technically assistance animals, their roles, training, and legal representation are vastly different between each other. Below we will explain the differences between each respective title […]

Spaying and Neutering: All You Need to Know As a pet owner, there is a multitude of things to consider when it comes to medical decisions you make on behalf of your furry friends. Whether or not to get them “fixed” is one of the most important choices you’ll make. Below we will provide you […]

Fourth of July celebrations are just around the corner, which usually means fireworks! Although this is normally a fun-filled holiday for people, many pets suffer from anxiety due to the loud cracks and booms heard during these festivities. Since this is a predictable event, there’s no reason to not plan for both their sake and […]

If you’ve ever considered providing foster care for an animal, you may be surprised at the number of benefits that come with it. Not only is it a rewarding undertaking for oneself, but also shelter animals and their staff, and of course, the future owners of animals currently under care. Below you will learn about […]

The Texas summer is just around the corner, which means the heat wave is coming! In this blog, we will list a few reminders on how to keep your pets safe by keeping them cool while having fun in the sun. Also, feel free to refer back to our February blog: “Heat and Cold Weather […]

Spring is officially here, and pleasant weather is drawing people and their pets outside more frequently. A higher volume of pets on sidewalks, trails, and inside dog parks means an increased risk of dog bites. Below, we will discuss early warning signs to be on the lookout for when being in close proximity to other […]

Spring is upon us. Just as there are tasks you need to handle for your home, there are seasonal responsibilities you need to manage to keep your pets healthy and happy. Here are four things you should do during spring to protect your pets. Apply Flea and Tick Solutions Spring is a season of rebirth, […]

Does your dog seem to chew on everything they can get their paws on? While this is perfectly normal behavior for your dog to engage in, damaged property and destroyed toys due to overactive chewing can cause stress to the owner and may be an indicator of other possible underlying issues with the dog. In […]

Pet owners that are unavailable for their pets have a lot of options, depending on the communities they live in and what’s available nearby. Many pet owners are now choosing in-home pet care instead of shuttling dogs, cats or other pets to a pet hotel, vet or kennel. Here are some reasons why in-home pet […]