As legislators work to crack down on puppy mills and backyard breeders nationwide, they still run rampant. As puppy mill awareness increases, we are going to go over some Frequently Asked Questions revolving around puppy mills.
With International Homeless Animals Day on August 17th, it's the pawfect time to reflect on why you should help homeless animals and what you can ...
Whether you have a pool, like taking trips to the ocean or lakes, it's so important for dogs to know how to swim and be comfortable in the water. Even if you don't have plans on them willingly going swimming, in the case of an emergency such as them falling in the water, they need to know how to get out without panicking and possibly drowning. Some dogs are natural swimmers but others are more natural sinkers. If you don't know where to get started, here are some steps to take.
At Metro Paws®, we only support independently owned pet supply stores (i.e we don't support stores like Petsmart and Petco). These stores sup...
One of the scariest things a pet owner can go through is trying to save your pets in a house fire. Panic ensues! How can you plan for that? With o...
Nothing like a cool, creamy serving of ice cream on a hot summer day. These 15 ice cream recipes for dogs are easy and pawfect for those doggie po...
You know it's true, most of us have put on a few pounds during quarantine from the lack of moving around. But it's not just us...our pets may have...
Cancer, unfortunately, hits animals as much as it hits humans. With an estimated 6 million new cancer diagnoses in dogs each year and a similar number in cats, multiple organizations have dedicated their mission to raise funds for cancer research, as it's the #1 cause of death of pets.
Did you know that May 20 is National Rescue Dog Day?! If you recently adopted a rescue dog or plan on it then we give you high paws! We also want to highlight how to welcome your newly adopted dog into your home!
Did you know that out of the 6 to 8 million dogs and cats that enter U.S shelters every year, only 3 to 4% of dogs and less than 1% of cats that come in are microchipped?
Did you know that Saturday, May 9th is National Animal Disaster Preparedness day? Makes you wonder...do you have a disaster plan for your animals? Whether it's a fire, earthquake, hurricane, or anything you can think of, pets are often the ones to be left behind.
With the weather warming up and dogs opting to spend more time outdoors hiking, playing, and adventuring, fleas and ticks are starting to come out of the shadows.
