Jul 01 2021
July is one of the hottest months each year in Colorado, with daily highs reaching on average 87 degrees. Fittingly, July is National Pet Hydration Month, shedding light, for pet owners, on the symptoms and dangers of dehydration and overhydration. Common symptoms of pet dehydration include: • Loss of appetite • Reduced energy levels • …
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May 01 2021
Pets stray from owners more frequently than you might realize, which makes the observance of National Chip Your Pet Month each May a good time to ensure your pet is microchipped and to verify their microchip information is up to date. A microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted just …
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Apr 01 2021
Spring is here, and it seems as though everyone (canine pals included) is ready to get back to outdoor activity after resting through the winter. April is Canine Fitness Month, which encourages us to develop a healthier lifestyle and a stronger bond with our furry family members. Regular exercise is essential to your dog for …
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Mar 01 2021
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month, which was established to both raise awareness and prevent illness in pets. Poison prevention should be a priority for pet owners throughout the year as toxins that threaten our furry family members abound. Pets can become very ill after ingesting many common household foods, products, and plants. To …
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Feb 11 2021
It’s not uncommon to see bonded animal pairs come into the shelter, whether surrendered together or arriving following the incapacity or passing of an owner. Whenever possible, we work to place bonded pairs together – a scenario that boasts benefits both to the animals and their new adopters. Here are a few benefits of adopting …
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Jan 12 2021
Your cat might be sleepy and quiet throughout the day, but at night, they might come alive, running and playing throughout the house. But what’s even more disruptive is the persistent yowling and crying some cats do throughout the wee hours of the morning while you’re trying to sleep. If your cat has a habit …
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Jan 11 2021
January is walk your dog month, so here’s an easy way to start the year. Here are a few tips when it comes to taking man’s best friend out for a journey around the neighborhood that every family should know about. 1. Get a Front Clip Harness. One of the main issues that new dog …
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Dec 01 2020
With winter upon us, it’s important to keep your pet active with indoor enrichment to help engage them both mentally and physically. It’s necessary to help reduce anxiety, boredom, and frustration which is associated with being indoors. To keep your pet mentally-focused during these long winter months, here are tips to help her stay active …
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Nov 22 2020
The most wonderful time of the year is here with the holiday season upon us. While you get ready to roast a Thanksgiving turkey and exchange gifts with friends and family, you also need to be aware of the dangers that could affect your pet this season. Be careful of what’s on the holiday dinner …
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Oct 06 2020
With October comes fall in Colorado and new dangers that could be hazardous to your pet with new important safety issues to consider. Here are some tips to keep your pet healthy and happy this fall. Wild Mushrooms. When it’s fall, mushrooms will start sprouting up more often than any other season besides spring. In …
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Sep 01 2020
In early August, federal officials designated 100% of Colorado to be abnormally dry or in drought. With wildfires in different parts of the state, there is no time like the present to make sure you and your pet are prepared for a fire. First, pack an emergency preparedness kit for your pet including • Food, …
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Aug 04 2020
If you have been doing nothing else over the past several months, I would guess you have been cleaning. Cleaning and sanitation have become even more important during the Coronavirus pandemic than they were before. It is easy to forget that products purposed for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing may not be safe for pets. And …
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