Sep 20 2022
Summers are hot enough as is, and a heat wave can make venturing outside almost unbearable. When temperatures begin to climb, pets turn to you for a way to keep cool. Heat waves make it more difficult to exercise and stay hydrated, ultimately increasing the risk of hyperthermia and heat exhaustion in dogs and cats. …
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Sep 20 2022
Cat lovers who want a new furry family member often turn to kittens for companionship. It’s hard to resist kittens, with their tiny paws and fuzzy bodies that fit in the palm of your hand. Kittens deserve a loving home, but so do the senior cats that often get overlooked. Kittens get so much attention, …
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Aug 06 2022
As Colorado braces itself for red flag warnings and the looming threat of wildfires, New Mexico has already endured a historic wildfire season that began with the eruption of the Calf Canyon Fire back in April. After merging with another wildfire, the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire blazed through nearly 320,000 acres, setting the record for …
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Aug 06 2022
Your cat stares longingly out the window, hoping to one day explore the outside world. Pet parents often find that transitioning their cats to an indoor-outdoor lifestyle is far more enriching than keeping them cooped up in the house. A romp through the neighborhood can give your kitty some much-needed independence. However, it’s also worth …
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May 02 2022
If there’s one thing our pets love, it’s eating things they shouldn’t. Pet parents often catch their mischievous fur babies pawing at bags of fertilizer or open food containers. Curiosity gets the better of them, leaving you to anxiously await their prognosis in the vet hospital’s waiting room. Stay one step ahead of your pet …
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Apr 01 2022
Whether you are planning a staycation in Colorado or planning on traveling out of state, here are some helpful tips to make it a memorable journey for everyone involved. Pack enough food and water for your trip: While you may have grocery and pet stores along the route you take, they may not have the …
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Mar 01 2022
It’s something that happens to all of us who have dogs. You’re sitting on the couch with your furry family member, and a familiar smell starts to take over. The smell? Corn chips. First, what is causing this smell on my dog’s feet? The primary method for a dog to sweat is through their feet. …
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Jan 10 2022
The New Year has begun and while you may have set resolutions for yourself, have you also set them for your furry family member? Just like you, a loving pet could benefit from improvements made to their daily wellness routine. To start off the year right, here are some ideas which will help promote a …
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Dec 01 2021
Larimer Humane Society would like to provide tips on how to keep pets safe from the holiday food, decorations, and visitors who stop by. Indoor trees can be a hazard for pets this time of year. Small ornaments and tinsel can pose a choking and digestion hazard. They can also cause injury when broken due …
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Nov 01 2021
It can be tempting to everyone at your Thanksgiving dinner table to sneak pets a taste of one of the most delicious meals of the year, but you need to be aware of the ingredients included in that dinner that can be toxic to your pets. When planning your meal for the holiday, make sure …
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Sep 01 2021
Deaf Dog Awareness Week, which is September 20 – September 26, brings attention to hearing impairment in our furry friends. Whether your pet has perfect hearing or no hearing at all, they can still bring joy to your life and benefit significantly from the love of your family. For some pets, verbal communication is not …
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Aug 01 2021
Annual check-ups for cats are so vital that “National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day” – celebrated each August 22 – was created to help remind cat owners of the importance that regular health and wellness checks provide for our feline friends. You might not know that: Cats age much more rapidly than humans …
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