Your Pet’s Diet and Health
Most of us overindulge a little over the festive period and start January with a diet and detox – but what about our pets? A… Read More »Your Pet’s Diet and Health
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Is Your Pet Sick? What Should You Do?
When a beloved pet seems a bit “off,” it might be more than just a bad day; it could be a sign of mild sickness… Read More »Is Your Pet Sick? What Should You Do?
Walking Your Dog: What You Should Know
Hey you, new pooch parent—yeah, you with the cute puppy who can’t stop pulling! Want some tricks to keep Trixie on task? Or perhaps you’re… Read More »Walking Your Dog: What You Should Know
Pets are Not Gifts: Here’s Why
By Dr. Becker I’m wearing my Scrooge hat again, I’m afraid. As a general rule, I’m not a fan of giving pets as holiday gifts.… Read More »Pets are Not Gifts: Here’s Why
Integration and Aggression Between Cats
Your cat’s best friend may not be another cat. Cats are very territorial creatures and often vehemently defend their turf. Because of this, it’s not… Read More »Integration and Aggression Between Cats
Stray Dog: First Dog to Climb Everest
Rupee, a formerly homeless dog rescued from a dump by his current owner Joanne Lefson, is thought to be the first dog in the world… Read More »Stray Dog: First Dog to Climb Everest
The Science of Dog Naming
For our family, choosing a name was neither simple nor swift. After all, it had taken my daughters a decade of whining and deliberating over… Read More »The Science of Dog Naming
Prepare Your Pets: Winter is Coming
It’s that time of year–the leaves are almost done falling, the time has fallen back an hour, and some parts of the country are looking… Read More »Prepare Your Pets: Winter is Coming
Bonding With Pets, Scientifically Explained
You’ve probably heard of the hormone/neurotransmitter oxytocin. Its role in childbirth (where it often goes by the medicine’s trade name Pitocin) is well known, but… Read More »Bonding With Pets, Scientifically Explained
Five Dogs – Stories of Loyalty and Devotion
Dog owners know how how much joy our beloved canine companions bring to our lives. They enrich us in small and undramatic ways every day—by… Read More »Five Dogs – Stories of Loyalty and Devotion
Welcome, Vivien!
Sarah’s Pet Care is delighted to welcome Vivien as our newest Pet Care Provider! A recent UW graduate in Environmental Science & Resource Management/Wildlife Conservation,… Read More »Welcome, Vivien!
The 75th National Dog Week barks off this week running Sept. 19 through Sept. 25. This year’s theme is “Man’s Best Friend”, which is a… Read More »
Dog Aggression from Nose to Tail
A dog’s bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Growling, baring… Read More »Dog Aggression from Nose to Tail
Tips for Travel with Feline Friends
A recent online survey conducted by Petplan pet insurance found that more than 78% of respondents vacation with their pets in tow. That’s a lot… Read More »Tips for Travel with Feline Friends
Yard’s Best Friend: Your Dog and Digging
Has your dog turned your yard into a moonscape, with craters everywhere? If so, the first thing you should know is that your dog isn’t… Read More »Yard’s Best Friend: Your Dog and Digging
“Just a minute” could kill your dog
Every year, dogs suffer and die when their guardians make the mistake of leaving them in a parked car—even for “just a minute”—while they run… Read More »“Just a minute” could kill your dog
The Fourth of July can be a bummer for your pets . . .
. . . But just follow these safety tips from the ASPCA to make it less stressful!
For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center offers the following tips:
Never leave alcoholic drinks unattended where pets can reach them. Alcoholic beverages have the potential to poison pets. If ingested, the animal could become very intoxicated and weak, severely depressed or could go into a coma. Death from respiratory failure is also a possibility in severe cases.
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As the weather heats up, know how to protect your pet!
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being overeager in hot weather can spell danger, ASPCA experts warn.
“Most people love to spend the warmer days enjoying the outdoors with friends and family, but it is important to remember that some activities can be dangerous for our pets,” said Dr. Camille DeClementi, Senior Toxicologist at the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center. “By following a few simple rules, it is easy to keep your pet safe while still having fun in the sun.”
Take these simple precautions, provided by ASPCA experts, to help prevent your pet from overheating. And if you suspect your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get help from your vet immediately.Read More »As the weather heats up, know how to protect your pet!
This Memorial Day, remember the dogs of war
When Pearl Harbor was attacked on December 7, 1941,the United States inventory of military working dogs consisted of only 90 Siberian Huskies and Malamutes. These dogs were used as pack and sled dogs for rescue in areas of the world where motorized equipment could not go. In 1942 “Dogs for Defense” began a modern military dog-training program that would supply the demand for man ‘s Best Friend” for combat units and security in the European and Pacific theaters of WWII. Over 42 breeds of dogs were originally accepted for training, but by the summer of 1942 only seven breeds were suitable for combat situations based on intelligence and agility: Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, German Shepherds, Doberman Pinschers, Collies, Belgian Sheepdogs and Alaskan sled dogs.
It’s Puppy Mill Action Week — say NO to puppy mills!
This article reprinted courtesy of http://www.petplay.com/blog
“Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures” – The Dalai Lama
For dog lovers around the world, one of the most frustrating and devastating realities we have to face is that of the continued existence of puppy mills: large-scale breeding operations where the number one consideration is profit, instead of the well-being of dogs. Puppy mill owners resort to practices such as over-breeding and inbreeding, and their dogs are often subject to unsanitary conditions, hunger, sickness and a lack of socialization. It is hard to believe that many dogs in these mills spend almost the entirety of their lives in cramped cages, often with not enough food to get by, forced to churn out puppies shortly after every heat.
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