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It seems that everyone is on-the-go this time of year. Some of our pets love to travel with us; while others find it stressful. With a little bit of foresight and planning on your part, you can make this busy time of year less stressful on your best friend (& you!) 1. While traveling, do you best to keep your pets on their normal schedule. Are they used to going outside first thing in the AM, again at lunch and right after dinner? Try to keep your pets routine as intact as possible, wherever you happen to be. Bring along your ...
Training Your Dog Before Baby Comes Home
While some dogs sail right through the addition of a new baby without breaking stride, others find the experience a bit more difficult. Bringing a baby home a complete change in household dynamics for your four-legged kid. Thankfully following a few simple steps before you introduce the bundle of joy to your home will make all the difference later. It’s never too soon to start working on verbal commands with your dog. If your dog doesn’t obey verbal commands without a baby in the house, you can’t expect him to do so after the baby comes home. Simple commands such as ...
Winter Pet Safety
Do you love to snuggle with your pooch in the winter? That might be because his body temperature is a few degrees warmer than yours! Dogs are like our own personal heaters, which offers a great excuse to snuggle up on the couch. But what about when you want to enjoy the great outdoors with your best friend? Use the following safety tips for a safe & enjoyable winter excursion. (Do you have a cat? See our Winter Cat Safety article - winter holds dangers for feline friends too.) Paw Priority: Keep an eye on those paws! Salt and other chemical ...
Cheap, Homemade Cat Toys
The great thing about most felines is that when it comes to playtime, they don't inspect price tags. A homemade cat toy will create just as much wonder as an expensive toy from a pet store. And how many times have you brought home an expensive toy that your feline plays with for five minutes and never looks at again? We've all been there! So try these crafty playtime objects with your frisky feline that are easy on your wallet! Remember: If cats CAN get into trouble, they often will. Always supervise your cat when playing with small objects or string. ...
Pet ID tags – the Best Accessory for your Best Friend
No one wants to ever have to face the terrifying thought of losing a pet, and yet is happens daily. Everyone always says the same thing, "I can't believe this happened to me. She's never gotten out before." That is the nature of lost pets - the sheer unexpectedness of it all. This is why you have to be prepared for it. Pets go missing for an unlimited number of reasons. Consider some of the ways we've heard: Cat falls through a faulty screen while looking out the window, car accident and scared dog jumps out the back window, friends/family/workmen/cleaning service ...
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Health & Wellness
Cheap, Homemade Cat Toys
The great thing about most felines is that when it comes to playtime, they don’t inspect price tags. A homemade cat toy will create just as much wonder as an expensive toy from a pet store. And how many times have you brought home an expensive toy that your feline plays with for five minutes and never looks at again? We’ve all been... [Read more of this review]
Winter Pet Safety
Do you love to snuggle with your pooch in the winter? That might be because his body temperature is a few degrees warmer than yours! Dogs are like our own personal heaters, which offers a great excuse to snuggle up on the couch. But what about when you want to enjoy the great outdoors with your best friend? Use the following safety tips for... [Read more of this review]
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What is FIV? FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. It is estimated that 1-3% of all cats in the United States are infected with the virus. It is a lentivirus, which means that it is a slow progressing virus. The good news is that though FIV is fatal eventually, many cats live for years after contracting the virus. It is similar to the virus... [Read more of this review]
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