Atlas Pet Care Resource Center

Summer in Minnesota means more time outdoors with your dog—whether you're hiking local trails, spending weekends at the cabin, visiting parks, or simply enjoying your backyard. Unfortunately, warmer weather also brings an increase in fleas and ticks, which can pose serious health risks for dogs and their families.

Understanding when flea and tick season starts, where pests are most commonly found, and how to prevent infestations can help keep your dog healthy all summer long.

If your dog hates fireworks, you’re definitely not alone. For a lot of dogs, the Fourth of July (and honestly the whole stretch of summer nights with fireworks) can be one of the most stressful times of the year.

What feels like celebration to us can feel loud, unpredictable, and honestly overwhelming to them. The good news is there are a lot of simple things you can do to make it easier on them.

Keeping fish can be one of the most rewarding hobbies for pet owners of all experience levels. From colorful freshwater community tanks to specialized aquarium setups, fish bring beauty, relaxation, and fascination into any home.

Whether you're setting up your first aquarium or looking to improve your current tank, understanding the basics of fish care is essential for maintaining a healthy aquatic environment. This guide covers aquarium setup, water quality, fish nutrition, maintenance, and common fishkeeping best practices.

Bathing your dog at home sounds simple—until you’re crouched in the tub, soaked clothes, fur everywhere, and your dog plotting their escape.

That’s why more pet owners in Spring Lake Park are switching to a faster, cleaner, and less stressful option: self-serve pet wash stations right here in-store.

If you’ve been searching for an easier way to keep your dog clean, our in-store pet wash is built for exactly that.

Minnesota summers can be dangerous for dogs, especially during high humidity and pavement heat spikes. Unlike humans, dogs don’t sweat efficiently, which makes overheating a serious risk.

Bringing home a new dog is exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming once reality sets in. Between the excitement of picking them up and the first night at home, there’s a lot happening at once.

Most people focus on the obvious things like food and a bed. But the dogs that settle in the easiest usually have a few more basics covered from the start—comfort, routine, and a calm environment.

This guide walks through what you actually need before and after bringing your new dog home so the transition is smoother for both of you.

Few things frustrate cat owners faster than finding an accident outside the litter box. It feels random, maybe even a little personal—but in most cases, it’s actually your cat trying to communicate that something isn’t right.

The important thing to know upfront: cats don’t do this out of spite. When litter box habits change, there’s usually a reason behind it, and it’s often fixable once you narrow it down.

Reptiles have become increasingly popular pets thanks to their fascinating behaviors, unique appearances, and wide variety of species. From bearded dragons and leopard geckos to ball pythons, tortoises, and aquatic turtles, reptiles can make rewarding companions when their specialized care needs are properly met.

Unlike dogs and cats, reptiles rely heavily on their environment to regulate body temperature, digestion, and overall health. Understanding habitat setup, heating, lighting, nutrition, and maintenance is essential for long-term success.

This reptile care guide covers the fundamentals of reptile ownership and provides an overview of the key factors that help reptiles thrive.