Category: Know your pet
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Is my dog choking? Having a seizure? No, It’s just a reverse sneeze!
Does your dog do this? If your dog sounds like he’s trying to do an impression of a goose, there’s no need to rush to the vet or Google how […]
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Dogs and “People Food”
Long gone are the days when dogs ate only scraps from our dinner tables, but who hasn’t sneaked a tasty morsel of “people food” to their dog from time to […]
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How is my cat feeling?
Wondering if your cat is happy? Nervous? Ready to rumble? Cat body-language may not be as easy to read as that of humans or dogs, but there are a few […]
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What You Need To Know About Kennel Cough
Many dogs get kennel cough during their lives, and though the hacking, raspy cough may sound serious, the condition itself rarely is. In fact, it usually clears up without needing […]
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Pat, Pet, Pause!
Dogs are like magnets for many children, drawing them in with squeals of delight and grasping little fingers. Nevertheless, the same gestures, sounds, and posture that might reward a child […]
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10 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Come When Called
We’ve all been there: You’re out on the beach or at the dog park, and when you cheerfully call, “Spot, come!” your dog blithely ignores you, or worse yet looks […]
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7 Fall and Winter Exercise Tips for Your Pets
We know our clients consider their pets an important part of the family. When you care so deeply for your pets, it’s natural to want to make sure they are […]
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Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pet Entertained During the Workday
It’s no secret that even the shyest pets tend to imprint on their owners. While this can mean a whole lot of love, snuggles, pets and playtime, it can also […]
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How to Keep Your Dog Off The Couch
When you adore your dog, but just can’t stand the shedding fur all over your sofa, it may be time to train your four-legged buddy that this piece of furniture […]
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Is Your Dog Getting Enough Exercise?
One of the common questions we get from pet owners is how much exercise is right for their dog. Honestly, it can be hard to answer! Exercise needs are based […]
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7 Sweet and Subtle Signs Your Dog Loves You
When pet owners want to express their love, we have lots of ways of doing it—verbal praise, petting, treats, toys or play. Even though they can’t tell you they love […]
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A High-Quality, Balanced Diet: Not Just for People!
Most people know how they should feed themselves. A healthy human diet is balanced, low in “bad” fats, sufficient in “good” fats, high in protein, and sourced from natural ingredients. […]
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Beating the Heat: Keeping Cool
Tips to keep cool in the heat Swimming pools, spraygrounds and cooling centers Don’t use fans as primary cooling system Check on your neighbors Don’t leave kids or pets alone, […]
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Keeping Your Pet Safe This 4th
Humans may “Ooh!” and “Aah!” at the thundering booms of fireworks displays this Fourth of July weekend, but pets are far less impressed. In fact, many dogs and cats are […]
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Your Pets & Beating the Heat: Being Careful About Staying Cool
By Barbara Elisse Najar July 9, 2012 Summer is here, and we’ve shed our coats. Dogs and cats don’t have that luxury, but their fur, which keeps them warm in winter, also […]
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Caring for Your Pets’ Teeth
Dental care isn’t just for humans. Dogs and cats need it too. “Taking care of our pets’ teeth doesn’t only make them smell better but it contributes to a longer, […]
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How Cats Decide What’s Good to Eat
Cats may prefer to use their eyes rather than follow their nose when it comes to finding the location of food, according to new research by leading animal behaviourists. Felines […]
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Understanding Rabbit Stress Signals
Is YOUR pet rabbit happy? Mammals may be stressed by their hutch-mates and a lack of exercise, study claims Study by the University of Bristol shows rabbits needs are not […]
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Cats & Boxes – The Endless Obsession
TAKE HEART FELINE enthusiasts. Your cat’s continued indifference toward her new Deluxe Scratch DJ Deck may be disappointing, but there is an object that’s pretty much guaranteed to pique her interest. […]
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Does your dog have allergies?
Marley, a Springer Spaniel, was always licking and chewing at her feet. Her owner, Lin, didn’t know what to do about it, but she knew it was driving her […]