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Helping Your Senior Dog Age Gracefully
Dogs are classified as “senior” when they reach 75% of their projected life span. With this in mind, a larger breed such as a Great Dane typically becomes a senior at age 8, while a toy breed such as a toy poodle isn’t senior until around age 12. For a senior dog, mobility begins to […]
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Hiring A Petsitter: Tips To Find Best Match For Your Pet
Are you planning to travel for business or vacation and are looking for someone to care for your pet while you’re gone? If so, a professional petsitter is a great option to consider. Although some petsitters care for pets in their home, the majority of sitters visit pets in the pet’s home. Many pets are […]
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Don’t Let the Winter Weather Deter You from Walking Your Dog!
So…the winter winds are beginning to blow. It’s cold outside. The last thing you probably want to do is go outside just to get the mail, let alone take a walk. However, just as physical fitness is good for you, it is also good for your dog. Walking your dog in winter can still add […]
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Love Your Cat: Add Extra Touches to His Day
Cats love their people. They are not immune to those loving and thoughtful extra gestures that will keep their loyalties focused upon us. And the best part? It doesn’t really take much effort on your part to love your cat a little extra once in a while! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We receive […]
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6 Ways to Show Your Cat You Love Him This Valentine’s Day!
Party Marty here! Love is in the air! Do you feel it? Of course you do, as I am in the house! It is Valentine’s Day, and this lovable cat wants to share what is on his heart with you today! February 14th is a great day to celebrate your pet….mainly, your cat! Of course […]
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Change A Pet’s Life Day: How You Can Help
Today is Change A Pet’s Life Day. This day was established to bring focus to pet adoption, the plight of homeless pets, and inform people on ways to help. Want to help but aren’t sure what you can do? Check out these suggestions: Ideas To Change A Pet’s Life Adopt I’m a huge advocate of […]
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Have Your Cats Become Fighting Felines?
Do you live in a multi-cat household and suddenly your cats have become fighting felines? This can be confounding, especially if the cats have lived together peacefully for some time. To get to the root of the problem, it’s important to determine the cause. Start by observing your cats as they interact. Do you see […]
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It’s January! It’s National Train Your Dog Month! Let’s Go!
Did you know January is National Train Your Dog Month? Yes! That’s right! It is time to train your canine and build a lasting bond with him or her. The Association of Pet Dog Trainers began this campaign back in 2010 in an effort to bring awareness to the importance of socialization and training. Above […]
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Tribute To Friends We Lost In 2017: Posh and Otis
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the good times, and to remember those loved ones we lost. This year, we lost two friends, Posh and Otis. Following is a tribute to each of them: Posh Posh was quite a girl. A rescued Sheltie, she was a bit slow to warm […]
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Pet Safe Thanksgiving Dinner: What to Serve (or not serve!) at the Pet Table!
Thanksgiving is a week from today, with lots of food and goodies…and lots of begging looks from your pets! The aspca.org website offers these tips on pet safe Thanksgiving foods. Turkey If you want to give your pet a small taste of the turkey, make sure it is boneless, skinless well-cooked white meat. Raw or undercooked […]
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