Which Foods to Avoid Giving to Your Pet During the Holiday Season

Which Foods to Avoid Giving to Your Pet During the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time for feasting, and many people loosen the reins on diet restrictions and enjoy the many delectable foods that can be found on holiday tables. As our pets also gather around the table and plead with you with their eyes to feed them, it can be easy to forget about how […]

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Scrap the Table Scraps: Thanksgiving Foods That Can Be Harmful to Pets

Scrap the Table Scraps: Thanksgiving Foods That Can Be Harmful to Pets

It’s that special time of year that includes family time, fall hikes, and delicious Thanksgiving dishes. Unfortunately, it’s also that time of year that may include a scenario like this: the trash can on the floor, its contents all over the kitchen, leftover turkey carcass and bits of foil smeared everywhere. As you clean up […]

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Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Holiday Pet Safety Tips

This time of year, most of us begin focusing on the upcoming holidays. Who will host? What dishes will we make? Is it too early to begin decorating (of course not!)? However, while our to-do lists may be long, holiday pet safety should remain a top priority. No Feasting for Fido Keeping pets out of […]

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No Sparklers for Sparky

No Sparklers for Sparky

 The 4th of July is a time to prepare the barbecue and Oooh and Aaah at the “rockets’ red glare”. While this holiday may be one of our favorites, it can be a very dangerous or stressful time for our pets. It is important to consider how our pets may react during the 4th of […]

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Home Pet Dental Care: The Key to a Healthy Mouth

Home Pet Dental Care: The Key to a Healthy Mouth

By age 3, up to 85 percent of pet dogs and cats exhibit some signs of periodontal disease. Untreated periodontal disease can spell big problems for a pet, including damage to the heart, kidneys, and other major organs, not to mention possible tooth loss and significant pain. Anything a pet owner can do to reduce […]

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Should You Adopt a Hamster?

Should You Adopt a Hamster?

Those button eyes and sweet faces make hamsters adorable pets, and their small size makes them suitable for small spaces. But there is a lot to learn about hamster behavior and care before deciding to bring this exotic pet into your home.

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Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home

Holiday Pet Safety In and Around the Home

It’s odd that the ways in which we celebrate the holidays are also responsible for negatively impacting pet health. Between the foods, guests, and routine disruptions, pets are inadvertently placed in the crosshairs. To counteract the effect that the seasonal holidays have on our ability to mitigate disaster, we offer this guide to holiday pet […]

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Cuteness Overload: Guinea Pig Care and Keeping

Cuteness Overload: Guinea Pig Care and Keeping

Ever so adorable and endearing, guinea pigs have long-enjoyed their status as popular family pets, particularly for those looking to adopt a fur-friend that is both inexpensive and non-destructive.  That said, there are also a slew of popular misconceptions about guinea pigs. These misnomers include the belief that they are low-maintenance pets who do not […]

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Trim The Fat: Keeping Pet Winter Weight Gain At Bay

Trim The Fat: Keeping Pet Winter Weight Gain At Bay

Many of us struggle with winter weight gain, and our pets may be no different. Whether the struggle lies in preventing it or shedding it afterwards, winter weight gain is a concern for pets because a few extra pounds can cause secondary health concerns like joint problems, diabetes, and even heart disease, to name a […]

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Smooth and Safe: The Many Ways to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

Smooth and Safe: The Many Ways to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby

If your precious pet is about to play second fiddle to a squirming, crying human baby, he or she might not have the best reaction. After all, your pet was your first baby, and now you’re going to upset the perception that he or she is the center of your universe. If you have visions […]

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