Dec 14 2019
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, often made all the more stressful by pet owners wondering how to best protect their pets during this chaotic time of year. Though you may not realize it, many holiday foods pose great danger to your four-legged companions. It may seem innocent enough to slip a …
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Dec 10 2019
The winter holidays are fast approaching, and many households around the world are starting to put up their Christmas trees. Decorating your Christmas tree and admiring its splendor may be a favorite family tradition, but it could actually be dangerous for other members of your family—your pets. If you have a cat or dog, you …
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Dec 01 2019
Be aware of holiday dangers for your pets. The following are several tips to prevent dangers to your pets during the holiday season. Beware of Festive Decoration Hazards Many of the festive decorations that make the holiday season so special can be extremely dangerous for our pets. Christmas trees, candles, lights, tinsel, glass ornaments, and …
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Dec 01 2019
Adopting a new kitten is an exciting experience, but if you have a resident cat at home, they may not find it nearly as great as you do. Cats can be extremely territorial, and bringing home a playful kitten can throw a wrench in your older cat’s calm, daily routine. Putting your resident cat and …
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Dec 01 2019
Cats are creatures of habit, and they don’t usually appreciate their homes and routines changing abruptly. In cases of stress and anxiety, cats may begin exhibiting symptoms that harken back to their desire for routine. However, these routine behaviors are often to the detriment of your furry friend. When stressed, your cat may start using …
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Dec 01 2019
Tips to keep all of your family members safe in a disaster After a prescribed burn got out of control in northern Colorado on Wednesday, October 16, residents near Red Feather Lakes and surrounding Elkhorn House Road were forced to evacuate. The Elk Fire consumed 622 acres of land in total. While Larimer Humane Society …
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Dec 01 2019
Winter is Here! Every animal is an individual, and cold winter weather poses different risks to different animals. Our Animal Protection & Control team receives many calls during the cold-weather months regarding animals left outdoors. Here are some of the considerations our officers take into account when evaluating appropriate conditions for animals outdoors, and recommend …
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Oct 01 2019
Training a dog is not as easy of a task as it sounds. Although most owners get the basics down successfully, a lot of potential training mistakes can set your dog’s progress back or prohibit it from learning cool new tricks. Unless you’re an expert, training probably doesn’t come naturally to you, and mistakes are …
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Oct 01 2019
There are a lot of potential illnesses your cat might face over the course of its life. One of the most common is feline herpesvirus 1 (FHV-1), a contagious viral infection. Cats that contract FHV-1 most often carry the virus with them for life, which may put them at risk for cold symptoms at random …
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Sep 03 2019
Most pets love to snuggle, and their urge to stay close often continues well into the night, starting when they jump up on your bed to go to sleep. It can be difficult to resist the temptation of all-night snuggles with your furry friend, which is why many pet owners share the bed with their …
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Aug 08 2019
Everyone’s appetite can fluctuate from time to time. You might be starving by dinnertime one day and only feel like having a light meal the next. However, when we give our pets food each day, we usually expect them to eat it right away. Cats can actually go through similar appetite fluctuations as humans at …
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Jul 02 2019
Oooh! Ahhh! Fascination with fireworks and other things that go boom are part of human nature. We have fireworks for every home run, every new year and every celebration of our country’s birth. Unfortunately, our canine companions do not always the appeal. Forty-four percent of owners report their dog show some level of anxiety with …
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