Is Off-Leash Time Right for Your Dog?
If you are a dog owner and dog lover, you can easily conjure up an image of groups of dogs running freely across a field,… Read More »Is Off-Leash Time Right for Your Dog?
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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,… Read More »A High-Quality, Balanced Diet: Not Just for People!
The Importance of Choosing the Right Dog Walker
When deciding upon a caregiver for your dog, the selection process should be as thorough and careful as choosing a babysitter for your child. Not… Read More »The Importance of Choosing the Right Dog Walker
Microchips: Q&A
Microchipping of Animals FAQ Microchipping of Animals: Information Check the Chip Day Q: What is a microchip? A: A microchip is a small, electronic chip… Read More »Microchips: Q&A
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… Read More »Beating the Heat: Keeping Cool
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,… Read More »Keeping Your Pet Safe This 4th
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… Read More »Your Pets & Beating the Heat: Being Careful About Staying Cool
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… Read More »Caring for Your Pets’ Teeth
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… Read More »Understanding Rabbit Stress Signals
Puppies are a Handful – The Yearly Reminder that they are not Surprise Gifts
Experts consider puppyhood, particularly the first three to four months, the most important period of a dog’s life. In that short window, a dog’s experiences… Read More »Puppies are a Handful – The Yearly Reminder that they are not Surprise Gifts
Help Your Dog Weather a Storm
It’s very common for dogs to become upset and frightened during loud thunder, lightning, and heavy rain or snow. Dogs are especially sensitive to changes… Read More »Help Your Dog Weather a Storm
“Less-Adoptable” Pets Have Just as Much Love
Pets come in all shapes and sizes with their own unique quirks. While many furry friends are adopted as happy additions to loving families, there… Read More »“Less-Adoptable” Pets Have Just as Much Love
Bloat: All Dog Owners Should Be Able to Spot this Deadly Problem
Bloat is a life-threatening emergency that affects dogs in the prime of life. The mortality rate for gastric volvulus approaches 50 percent. Early recognition and treatment are the… Read More »Bloat: All Dog Owners Should Be Able to Spot this Deadly Problem
Senior Dog Behavior: What to Expect
Senior Dogs: Common Behavior Changes Puppies have their behavior problems and older dogs have theirs. For older dogs, in many cases it is not that… Read More »Senior Dog Behavior: What to Expect
Know Your Dangers: Common Household Plants are Poisonous for Cats
Cats will chew on plants. And, because they love to climb and explore, it is difficult to keep plants out of their reach. Therefore, if… Read More »Know Your Dangers: Common Household Plants are Poisonous for Cats
The Basics on Bird Care
Nutrition Your bird’s diet is one of the most important considerations of its overall care. Adequate feeding plans may be developed from a wide variety… Read More »The Basics on Bird Care
The Importance of Dog Toys
For dogs and other animal companions, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity. Toys help fight boredom in dogs left alone, and toys can even… Read More »The Importance of Dog Toys
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?
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!
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