pet safety
Keeping Pets Safe On July 4th (Infographic)
The 4th of July can be fun, but it can also be scary for pets. More cats are lost on the 4th than any other day of the …
Continue ReadingKeep Your Dog Safe This 4th Of July (infographic)
The 4th of July is a fun holiday, picnics and fireworks to see, but it’s also the day of the year when the most pets are lost. Here is an …
Continue ReadingYour Dog Might Not Be Only One Using The Doggy Door
It seems burglars are getting more creative….or desperate, all the time. An Associated Press article written last week described a …
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Teaching Your Dog How To Swim
With the summer heat here to stay for a while, going swimming is a good way to cool off, but make sure your dog knows how to swim before heading to the lake or pool. If you don’t have ready access to a lake, start with a kid’s plastic swimming pool. Fill the pool with […]
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Keeping Coyotes At Bay
From time to time in this area, we’ve had cases of coyotes attacking small dogs. If you’ve had coyote sightings or attacks in your neighborhood, here are some tips to keep them away: If you have a fence, or are thinking of installing one, look at ones that are 6 feet or higher with a […]
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Be Sure Your Pet Buckles Up
Are you planning to drive to a family holiday gathering, and take your pet with you? If so, check out these tips to ensure safe arrival for you and your pet: Although dogs love to stick their heads out the window while you’re driving, it can be dangerous due to flying debris that can injure […]
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Is Your Pet a Firestarter?
The October 2010 edition of Your Dog Newsletter reports that according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), household pets accidentally start 1,000 house fires annually. These fires result in approximately $14 million in property damage. The AKC and ADT Security are partnering with the NFPA to raise the public’s awareness about the role of pets […]
Continue ReadingProvide a safe lawn and garden for your pets this Spring!
It is Spring Break and Bo and Jessie are taking a temporary vacation from this blog. They may be sipping Mai Tais on a luxurious island, or, more than likely, they are arguing in the back room about who needs to take out the trash this week. At any rate, we have given them a […]
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