Aug 13 2015
Pets are family and when we venture out, they should be able to join us. That includes bringing them to pet friendly restaurants. Although pets are not allowed inside establishments that serve food due to health code laws, many restaurants have pet friendly outdoor seating and welcome four-legged guests to accompany their pet parents. However, …
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Jul 03 2015
Summer is here! And your pets cannot be more excited. Here are a few quick tips to help keep your pet safe this summer. Do not leave your pet alone in your car – vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb to heat stroke within minutes. Heat stroke is …
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Jun 12 2015
With summer travel right around the corner, many of us plan on hitting the road with our pooches for a little summer fun. However, for some four-legged family members, road trips can mean upset tummies. Queasiness in the car is not just a human problem. Dogs and puppies do sometimes experience motion sickness on car …
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Mar 31 2015
Pet ownership has a number of proven health benefits. Pets have been shown to improve physical, mental and emotional health in humans. These benefits include enhancing social skills to decreasing a persons risk of heart attack. Having a pet in the home can lower a childs risk of having allergies. This will not help families …
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Mar 20 2015
It’s Spring and spring cleaning is underway! Everyone – including our pets – feel better when our surroundings are clean and comfortable. Here are some things to do to help keep your house clean and your beloved pets happy during the change of seasons! Clean your pet’s bed. Use non-scented detergent, and skip the fabric …
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Mar 04 2015
It’s not something any of us wants to see — the beloved family pooch scooting his bottom along the grass, ground, or carpet. While your instinct may be to chastise your pup, there are good reasons dogs scoot. And it’s not to embarrass you in front of company. So, why do dogs drag their bottoms …
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Sep 16 2014
by Kim Salerno More and more often, people are choosing to take their furry best friends along as they travel. This fact has not gone unnoticed by businesses. Pet friendly business practices are taking root everywhere, from banks who open their doors to pets, to restaurants with special menus for dogs, to hotels that greet each …
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Aug 12 2014
by Kim Salerno For most pups, the best part of a car ride is feeling the breeze in their furry faces as they stick their head out the window. Despite the feel good nature of this pleasurable experience, it’s actually a very dangerous habit. In the early days of automobiles, most cars did not have …
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Jul 30 2014
by Dr. Janice Huntingford Summer is a great time for you and your pet but there are some hazards that you should be aware of. Heat stroke For most of our pets, the summer heat can be stressful and at times fatal. Heat stroke from too much exercise in hot weather or leaving your pet …
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Jul 22 2014
Cats are amazing animals. They have become one of the most popular pets because of their playfulness, independent nature, daily low-maintenance lifestyle, and affectionate personalities. Enjoy these fun facts about your favorite feline. A group of kittens is called a kindle; a group of cats is called a clowder. A female cat is called a …
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Jul 08 2014
By Kim Salerno Let’s face it. We want to spoil our pets just as much as we want to spoil our family and friends. When traveling to a new and exciting place, you’re likely to find some really cool pet friendly spots like grooming boutiques and shops filled with toys and clothes just for them. …
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Jun 13 2014
Think you’ve got your pup all figured out? Not so fast, if you believe any of these nine common myths about dogs. Myth No. 1: A warm, dry nose signals a fever. The temperature and moistness of your dog’s nose has nothing to do with his health, says veterinarian Suzanne Hunter, DVM. The only way …
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