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Pet Blog Posts
Finding Lost Cats
September 24th, 2009
A fear of yours unfortunately comes true – your family pet Whiskers has disappeared and is nowhere to be found. What steps should then be taken to assure the safe return of your lost cat?
Many people scour the neighborhood, …
Human Food for Cats
September 17th, 2009 4 Comments
We all know the rules – don’t feed your feline friends your own human food. Yada yada yada…blah blah. We do it anyways though because it’s so cute to see a cat munching on chips or eating a french fry. …
Toys for your Cat
September 7th, 2009
Your cat likes to play with everything in sight – from your jingling car keys to the jewelry left on your dresser. Time to invest in some proper toys for the little fur-ball!
If you are at ease with your …
The right breed of dog for you is…
August 28th, 2009 1 Comment
Didn’t think the answer to that question was that easy, did you? The right breed of dog really depends on each individual’s needs and preferences. There are several criteria that you can look at when deciding on a breed, which …
Crating 101 – Dog Crates
August 25th, 2009 2 Comments
Purchasing a crate for your dog isn’t as simple as it seems. There are actually a few key requirements in buying a crate for your pet that you should keep in mind when making the buy. Typically your dog should …
Emergency aid for your cat dog or other pet
August 21st, 2009
Many of us know (or should know) the ABC’s of CPR and the Heimlich maneuver for our family and friends. Yet, not much attention is given to teaching individuals emergency aid for our pets. These course are available locally in …
Scared of the tub
August 18th, 2009
For some reason, bathing a dog is one of the most unpleasant tasks that comes along with owning a dog (for most owners anyhow). Some dogs will bark incessantly, shiver, whine, claw at the side of the tub, and even …
Letting strangers pet your dog
August 10th, 2009
So you’re walking your dog, and are about to cross a young child who is pulling her mother’s hand saying ” Mommy! mommy! I want to see the doggy!”
Some people have a preference of not having their pet ‘socialize’ …
Help… my pet is starving!
August 5th, 2009 2 Comments
We all hear the common concern from parents, of ‘are my kids eating enough?’ Yet, what about us pet owners… well, we have got the SAME concern, only, for our pets.
This is a fairly common concern for pet owners …
Flying With Your Cat
July 30th, 2009
If you think you’re afraid to fly, imagine how your cat must feel. Cats hate change and flying and airports are a big change that may cause your cat some stress. That being said, there are a few things you …