Have you spent time with your pet today? I know everyone is busy, but spending one-on-one time with your pet is important. I’m not talking about time when you’re distracted by something else, but true focused time. Time set aside just for them.
Animal behaviorists advocate for pet owners to dedicate time each day to give [...]
Entries from February 15th, 2010
Is Your Pooch Too Fat?
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · pet health
Is your dog overweight? Many of us don’t really know when our dogs are too heavy. Since we see them daily, we don’t notice their shape changing.
Veterinary nutritionists estimate that 25 to 40 percent of U.S. dogs are too fat. Weighing 20 percent more than their ideal body weight puts them in this category. An [...]
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Pug Dog Care Tips
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · pet health, pet news
In recent years, one of the most popular dog breeds has been the Pug. If you are going to own a Pug, you should realize that it will require special care. This breed has been known to man for over three thousand years, and is a member of the AKC Toy group where it was [...]
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Tips For Bathing Your Cat
October 12th, 2009 · No Comments · pet health, pet news
Have you ever tried bathing a cat? It’s not for the squeamish.
Cats don’t normally need a bath as they are really good at keeping themselves clean. But sometimes they require one for medical reasons and you need to persevere or have it done by a groomer. Of course, it’s always best to start giving your [...]
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Basic Emergency First Aid Tips For Your Pets
October 5th, 2009 · No Comments · pet health, pet news
Do you have a 24 hour emergency veterinary clinic in your vicinity? Do you know how to get there? Many communities don’t have access to 24 hour pet health care, so what do you do in the event of an emergency? You can be trained in pet first aid by the Red [...]
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