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National Pet Day

April 11 is National Pet Day, a holiday all about appreciating and celebrating the wonderful pets in your life. There are approximately 86.4 million pet cats and 78.2 million pet dogs living in the United States today. Gerbils, birds, turtles, and fish are also very common. If you consider your pet a member of the […]

Mommy, We Want a Bunny!

Here’s an Easter tip from Huffington Post for parents thinking about buying a “live” Easter bunny: Live animals don’t belong in Easter baskets! As adorable as baby bunnies, chicks and ducks may be, they aren’t great gifts. They require an intense level of care and have life expectancies of up to around 20 years. Every […]

Don’t leave your pet in a hot car!

Spring is here. With temperatures rising, it’s time for a safety reminder. The ASPCA tells us that each year, thousands of beloved companions succumb to heatstroke and suffocation when left in parked cars. It happens most often when people make quick stops—the dry cleaners, the bank or the local deli. Be clear about this: It […]

Cats: The Great Gymnasts

Does your kitty always land on her feet? Because of their flexible back and lack of a true collarbone, cats are built for balance. Most people think that cats always land on their feet, but a safe and graceful landing is not guaranteed. An old wives’ tale tells us a cat’s sense of balance is […]

Wacky Pet Holiday

Time for another chuckle. Baxterboo.com posted a clever article on their website called “If Pets Had Thumbs Day.” What could your pet do if it had thumbs? Here are a few suggestions: 1. Hitchhike 2. Drive 3. Open canned food 4. Open the refrigerator 5. Give a “thumbs up” 6. Self-groom 7. Thumb sucking 8. […]

CARING FOR A SICK AND DEHYDRATED PUP

Water is essential to pets as well as to humans. When your dog becomes ill, he may easily become dehydrated and lethargic. This is a serious health issue for your pup; it is essential that you keep Fido hydrated as you nurse him back to good health. The pawluxury blog offers some simple tips on […]

Kitty on the Plane

If you absolutely must fly with your cat, All Feline Hospital has a few travel tips that will make it a little less stressful on everyone, including kitty. • There are two ways for your cat to travel by plane—in the cargo hold or in the cabin with you. Keeping your cat with you is […]

Pet Cemetery 2nd Anniversary

February marks two years since the opening of Venice Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery, a 1.5 acre section of Venice Memorial Gardens set aside to accommodate deceased beloved pets. As pet lovers ourselves, we realize just how heartbreaking it can be to lose a special furry friend, so we offer the same level of service for […]

TRAVELING WITH YOUR CAT BY CAR

If you absolutely must travel with your cat, either because you are moving, or because you just really do not want to leave your cat alone without you, All Feline Hospital has a few travel tips that will make it a little less stressful on everyone, including kitty. • Make sure that your cat is […]

LEAVING KITTY HOME ALONE

With gas prices so low, you may be considering taking a vacation … but what do you do with kitty? Virginia Chavez-Nelson shares some wise advice about leaving kitty at home guilt-free on her web site, sheknows.com: Is the guilt of leaving your cat home alone interfering with your travel plans? Cats may be independent […]