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Working Out with Your Dog

http://www.cesarsway.com/dogcare/health/10-Safety-Tips-for-Working-Out-with-Your-Dog If your new year’s resolution was to get more exercise and you’ve lost your motivation, consider working out with your pup. Nicole Pajer, of www.cesarsway.com, suggests that exercising with your dog is a great way for the two of you to strengthen your bond while getting in some cardiovascular at the same time. While […]

Five More New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet (and You)

Here are the last five resolutions for your pet, as posted on www.petmd.com: #5 Groom Your Pet Daily Brushing your pet serves many purposes. It removes excess fur from the coat, reducing the amount you find on your clothes and furniture. It helps distribute oils from the skin to the fur, keeping the coat shiny […]

NATIONAL ANSWER YOUR CAT’S QUESTIONS DAY

January 22 is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day! If you’ve ever wondered why your feline companion acts a certain way or starts meowing at you for no apparent reason, January 22 is the day to unravel the mystery. To understand your cat’s questions, you have to try to see things from your cat’s point […]

Five of the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet (and You)

http://www.petmd.com/dog/slideshows/seasonal/top-10-new-years-resolutions-for-your-pet-you Goals Aren’t Just for People By Jessica Vogelsang, DVM The start of a new year can signal a fresh start for pets needing a change in their routine. For example, with over 50 percent of pets in the U.S. classified as overweight, there’s no better time for owners to commit to a new diet […]

Pets & Fireworks

humanesocietytampa.org/petsfireworks/ New Year’s Eve fireworks are an exciting event for humans, but some pets are severely distressed by the noise of fireworks. Dogs’ and cats’ hearing is much more sensitive than ours, so those loud booms can be extremely uncomfortable! The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (humanesocietytampa.org/ ) offers these tips for keeping your pets […]

Homemade Pet Treats

Don’t forget about your pets this holiday season! Here are some healthy treat recipes for your dog and cat from petsafe.net: Fruity Dog Biscuits • 1 apple (cored and all seeds removed. see note below) • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 1 cup water • 2 tsp cinnamon (optional: ginger powder) Preheat oven to 350° […]

Helping a child cope with pet loss

The loss of a pet may be your child’s first experience of death—and your first opportunity to teach them about coping with the grief and pain that inevitably accompanies the joy of loving another living creature. Losing a pet can be a traumatic experience for any child. Many kids love their pets very deeply and […]

Coping with Pet Loss

Grieving the Death of a Dog or Cat and Moving On Given the intense bond most of us share with our animals, it’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a pet dies. While some people may not understand the depth of feeling you had for your pet, you should never […]

Tips to keep your pet safe during the holidays

The holidays are stressful enough without having to worry about a potentially poisoned pet. Below is a list of holiday-related decorations, plants and food items that the veterinarians at Pet Poison Helpline (petpoisonhelpline.com) recommend keeping away from pets. Holiday Ornaments: When decorating for the season, consider your pets. Holiday decorations such as snow globes or […]

Love Your Pets, but Don’t Feed Them Turkey

Thanksgiving is about sharing, but according to NBC Los Angeles (nbclosangeles.com/news/local/), before you are tempted to invite your cat or dog to join as you indulge in a mountain of goodies, you might consider an alternative treat. The majority of emergency room for pet visits during the Thanksgiving holiday revolve around the turkey. Owners must […]